Director of Operations SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge
Oregon Child Abuse Solutions, Hood River, Oregon, United States, 97031
SUMMARY:
Under guidelines set by policy adopted by the Board of Directors, to (a) direct the program operations, and (b) financial matters of the Columbia Gorge Children’s Advocacy Center, DBA: SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center (SafeSpace), and to assist the Board of Directors of SafeSpace in its commitment to maximize child abuse prevention and intervention services to children and their families in the Columbia Gorge region.
REPORT TO:
Board of Directors of SafeSpace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of five years experience in social service or related field, plus two years administrative experience.
Proficiency in program service delivery, community organization and coordination regarding child abuse issues.
Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse.
Knowledge of a nonprofit Board of Directors’ organizational structure and dynamics.
Knowledge of agency administration and personnel.
Knowledge of nonprofit budget and finance.
Knowledge of Quickbooks accounting and payroll is helpful.
Knowledge of fundraising and public relations.
Proficiency in budget development and management; personnel management; development and implementation of programs and policies.
Ability to prepare and interpret statistical data.
Knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations regarding child abuse.
Ability to communicate in a compassionate, unbiased, trauma informed manner.
Provide culturally sensitive support to patients and families during the evaluation.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, board of directors, community agencies, and the public and clients.
The ability to work flexible hours and to sometimes be on-call for emergency situations after hours and on weekends.
Pass a criminal background check.
References are required.
Knowledge and ability to adhere to HIPAA standards for patient confidentiality, professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
POSITION FUNCTIONS:
(A) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS:
Act as liaison with the Board of Directors. Implement board policies. Attend all official meetings of the Board. Submit reports to the Board as requested.
Responsible for the overall management of the program and direction of the day-to-day operations of SafeSpace, including setting up assessment appointments, assisting with registration paperwork, sometimes chaperoning medical exams, participating in case staffing with child welfare and law enforcement, and coordinating services for abused children and their non-offending family members in the SafeSpace service area.
Collaborate on a Multi-Disciplinary Team, comprised of representatives from Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, Department of Human Services, and other partner community agencies who work to collaboratively manage and prevent cases of child maltreatment.
Supervise all SafeSpace personnel and contract staff. Function as personnel officer to recruit, select, hire and terminate SafeSpace employees and contract staff. Maintain personnel records. Monitor general level of employee performance and morale. Conduct regular staff meetings. Conduct employee evaluations and direct resolution of employee grievances.
Report to and consult with the Board of Directors on problems and concerns related to agency operations; assess and interpret on-going agency needs; report personnel problems as needed.
Participate in Board committees as requested.
Assist Board in developing agency plans and policies, present them to the Board for consideration and approval.
Provide for the maintenance and security of clients, staff, facility and equipment.
Attend related training conferences as approved and recommended by the Board within the budget.
Promote SafeSpace in a positive manner to clients, employees, volunteers and the community.
Act as agency representative at the Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention meetings.
Maintain a positive, professional image at all times.
Encourage team work through cooperative interaction with employees, contract personnel, and volunteers.
(B) FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
With the Director of Development prepare fiscal year budget and submit to the Board for approval.
Complete, or oversee, monthly payroll checks, quarterly payroll reports and annual payroll reports as required by the IRS.
Complete, or oversee the payment of monthly bills for the organization in a timely manner.
Implement and monitor the budget.
Submit financial reports to the Board for board meetings.
Ensure the appropriate financial record keeping for all grants, payroll reporting and accounts payables for the organization.
Provide appropriate financial reports to the CPA for completion of annual reports required by the IRS.
Oversee health insurance billing.
Assist, as needed, with medical provider credentialing.
This position is a .5 FTE position with a flexible schedule, based on approximately 20 hours per week; with paid vacation and sick time as well as paid dental insurance for employee only. There is a six-month probationary period from date of hire for new hires, with a review by the Board of Directors at the end of the six-month period. Salary DOE.
HALF TIME NON-PROFIT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Hood River, Oregon $40,000-$45,419 DOE
Submit resume to: bod@safespacecac.org Listing closes March 1, 2026
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REPORT TO:
Board of Directors of SafeSpace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of five years experience in social service or related field, plus two years administrative experience.
Proficiency in program service delivery, community organization and coordination regarding child abuse issues.
Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse.
Knowledge of a nonprofit Board of Directors’ organizational structure and dynamics.
Knowledge of agency administration and personnel.
Knowledge of nonprofit budget and finance.
Knowledge of Quickbooks accounting and payroll is helpful.
Knowledge of fundraising and public relations.
Proficiency in budget development and management; personnel management; development and implementation of programs and policies.
Ability to prepare and interpret statistical data.
Knowledge of pertinent laws and regulations regarding child abuse.
Ability to communicate in a compassionate, unbiased, trauma informed manner.
Provide culturally sensitive support to patients and families during the evaluation.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, board of directors, community agencies, and the public and clients.
The ability to work flexible hours and to sometimes be on-call for emergency situations after hours and on weekends.
Pass a criminal background check.
References are required.
Knowledge and ability to adhere to HIPAA standards for patient confidentiality, professional code of conduct and ethical standards.
POSITION FUNCTIONS:
(A) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS:
Act as liaison with the Board of Directors. Implement board policies. Attend all official meetings of the Board. Submit reports to the Board as requested.
Responsible for the overall management of the program and direction of the day-to-day operations of SafeSpace, including setting up assessment appointments, assisting with registration paperwork, sometimes chaperoning medical exams, participating in case staffing with child welfare and law enforcement, and coordinating services for abused children and their non-offending family members in the SafeSpace service area.
Collaborate on a Multi-Disciplinary Team, comprised of representatives from Law Enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, Department of Human Services, and other partner community agencies who work to collaboratively manage and prevent cases of child maltreatment.
Supervise all SafeSpace personnel and contract staff. Function as personnel officer to recruit, select, hire and terminate SafeSpace employees and contract staff. Maintain personnel records. Monitor general level of employee performance and morale. Conduct regular staff meetings. Conduct employee evaluations and direct resolution of employee grievances.
Report to and consult with the Board of Directors on problems and concerns related to agency operations; assess and interpret on-going agency needs; report personnel problems as needed.
Participate in Board committees as requested.
Assist Board in developing agency plans and policies, present them to the Board for consideration and approval.
Provide for the maintenance and security of clients, staff, facility and equipment.
Attend related training conferences as approved and recommended by the Board within the budget.
Promote SafeSpace in a positive manner to clients, employees, volunteers and the community.
Act as agency representative at the Oregon Network of Child Abuse Intervention meetings.
Maintain a positive, professional image at all times.
Encourage team work through cooperative interaction with employees, contract personnel, and volunteers.
(B) FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
With the Director of Development prepare fiscal year budget and submit to the Board for approval.
Complete, or oversee, monthly payroll checks, quarterly payroll reports and annual payroll reports as required by the IRS.
Complete, or oversee the payment of monthly bills for the organization in a timely manner.
Implement and monitor the budget.
Submit financial reports to the Board for board meetings.
Ensure the appropriate financial record keeping for all grants, payroll reporting and accounts payables for the organization.
Provide appropriate financial reports to the CPA for completion of annual reports required by the IRS.
Oversee health insurance billing.
Assist, as needed, with medical provider credentialing.
This position is a .5 FTE position with a flexible schedule, based on approximately 20 hours per week; with paid vacation and sick time as well as paid dental insurance for employee only. There is a six-month probationary period from date of hire for new hires, with a review by the Board of Directors at the end of the six-month period. Salary DOE.
HALF TIME NON-PROFIT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge Hood River, Oregon $40,000-$45,419 DOE
Submit resume to: bod@safespacecac.org Listing closes March 1, 2026
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