Director - Family Resource Center

Summary
Family Support Program (FSP) Director—also referred to as Director or PD is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Center, including program development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and facilities management. The Director ensures smooth operations and alignment with Center policies and philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

Overesallaspectsofprogramdevelopment,supervisionofstaff,budget,moneymanagement, fundraising, enrollment, and facilities.

Facilitatesthesmoothflowoftheprogram andensuresitsadherencetostatedphilosophy.

Overseesthecare,safety,andwell-beingofstaff,participants,andvolunteers.

Coordinatesstaffmeetings,stafforientationandtraining,andencouragesprofessional development.

Helpsparticipantstoidentifyneeds.

Networkswiththecommunitybycoordinatingcommunity outreach.

Preparesmonthly,quarterlyandannualstatisticalandprogrammaticreports.

Attendssponsoringagency,MFNDirectors'andFSCAdvisoryCommitteemeetings

General Qualifications/Skills

UnderstandandbecommittedtotheoverallphilosophyofFamilySupport.

WorkcooperativelywithconsultantsfromMarylandFamilyNetworkwhoareresponsiblefor implementation and evaluation of Family Support Center program.

Maintainrespectforconfidentialityofinformationdivulgedbyoronbehalfof participants.

Possesstheabilitytorelatetopeopleofdiverseeducational,culturalandeconomicbackgrounds.

Bewillingandabletodoaggressiveoutreachand recruitment.

Modelappropriateinteractionwithyoungchildrenand parents.

Havetheabilitytoworkindependentlyandasateammemberand leader.

Specific Qualifications/Skills

Management skills should include:

Abilitytospeakandwriteeffectively.

Abilitytoplanandorganizeuseofresourceseffectively.

Abilitytokeepaccurate records.

Abilitytoestablishandimplementgoals.

Abilitytoestablishpriorities.

Abilitytooverseefinancialmattersandpreparebudgetswithmultiplesourcesof income.

Abilitytogarneradditionalfundingwhennecessary.

Supervisory skills should include:

Abilitytohireandterminatestaff,asneeded.

Abilitytodelineateandmonitorstaffresponsibilities.

Abilitytoevaluatestaffperformanceeffectively.

Abilitytorecognizeandutilizetheexpertiseofothers.

Abilitytoestablish firm, fair and objective practices with staff.

Abilitytorecognizeareasofconcernandstaffweaknesses.

Abilitytoencouragestaffdevelopment.

Community relations and networking skills should include:

Thoroughknowledgeofthe community.

Demonstratedabilitytomobilizeandutilizecommunityresources.

Demonstratedabilitytoattractandretain volunteers.

Demonstratedabilitytoformeffective networks.

KnowledgeofBoardstructure,itsfunctionandAgency/Boardrelationships.

AbilitytoformandworkwithaBoard effectively.

Publicspeaking ability.

Leadership skills should include:

Abilitytogainstaff support.

Modelingtheexpectations,standardsthathe/sherequiresof others.

Interestin self- developmentthroughcontinuededucationand training.

Abilitytomakesound decisions.

Abilitytoclearlyarticulateexpectationsandtoconsistentlyfollow through.

Education

Master’sdegreeinHumanServicesorHumanDevelopmentpreferred.

Bachelor’sdegreeacceptedin same field with a minimum of four years’ experience in program development and management in program(s) serving populations similar to FSC populations.

Minimum of two years supervisory experience required.

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