EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RED LAKE HOMELESS SHELTER
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RED LAKE HOMELESS SHELTER
Open: July 26, 2013 Closes: August 9, 2013
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To implement the mission of the Red Lake Homeless Shelter, demonstrating a high level of quality, effectiveness and caring in programs, operations and administration. The Executive Director will report to Red Lake Homeless Shelter Board of Directors. Full-time Position w/Benefits. Salary: DOQ.
HOMELESS SHELTER ADMINISTRATION:
• Supervise the work of the Program Manager and Case Managers, ensuring that programs and operations are carried out according to policies and procedures.
• Consult with the Program Manager as needed to amend procedures, referring any changes in overall policy to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and Personnel Committee on the recruiting and interviewing of all staff, making hiring recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Work with Program Manager to conduct regular and annual staff evaluations, referring all recommendations for wage increases, promotions and dismissals to the Board of Directors.
• Supervise accounting functions with Red Lake Band as fiscal agent: including paying wages, payroll taxes and expenses, requesting payment from funders, depositing and allocating income.
• Submit reports to all grants and funding sources as required, including requests for reimbursement.
• Submit and seek public and private grants, donations and fundraising activities.
• Participate in regional, federal, state and tribal groups concerned with homelessness, supportive housing programs.
• Create annual budget and submit to Board for approval, monitor monthly spending and budget limits.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Develop and implement special projects as approved by the board such as Supportive Housing for people with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in human services-related field, or equivalent human services work experience.
• Professional experience providing human services to Native Americans.
• Professional experience with homeless people.
• Thorough knowledge of the Red Lake Reservation community and surrounding communities.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to be self-directed and to effectively supervise others.
• Ability to effectively create and monitor budgets, income and expenses.
• Ability to write grants.
• Skilled in planning and development.
To Apply: applications (resumes w/applications) are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department, PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 -- Phone (218) 679-1847 Fax (218) 679-4176.
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