Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Executive Committee of Board of Directors
Primary Site: Agency Headquarters – 520 Dudley Roxbury, MA 02119

Summary

The Agency Executive Director is a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong commitment to support the process of creating a shared vision and implementation of our mission. The agency’s mission is to provide high quality services to economically disadvantaged infants, children, adolescents and their families, thereby promoting and strengthening family life and individual growth. The agency works throughout Massachusetts in partnership with families and in collaboration with public and private health, human service, education and other government agencies to improve the lives of families that may be at risk.

The Executive Director will function with authority from the Board of Directors and will be involved in all decisions within the responsibilities of the position. The Board of Directors actively partners with the Executive Director by providing the authorization, resources, affirmation, involvement and empowerment necessary for the successful realization of the responsibilities of the position. This working relationship is reviewed as part of the annual performance review.

The Executive Director is responsible for overall management of the day-to-day operations of the organization within the parameters of the Board’s Policies and Strategic Plan as agreed upon by the Board.

Skills/Knowledge:

1. Demonstrated leadership skills, someone who can bring the Agency together under the Agency mission.
2. Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, ability to develop a vision for the Agency and develop long range plans to implement that vision.
3. Understanding of social change and the role of community based organizations
4. Knowledge of family services and family dynamics.
5. Understanding of all of the programs offered by the Agency, including behavioral health, homeless services, foster care, child care centers, shelter services, and substance abuse.
6. Knowledge of the Massachusetts community and the State’s human service network, understanding of local and state politics and how they affect state agencies.

Education/Training:

Master’s degree preferred from an accredited school.

For more information regarding this and/or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.csrox.org and send your resume to

Children’s Services of Roxbury, Inc.
520 Dudley St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
Attn: Human Resource Department
or email to svilleda@csrox.org

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