Executive Director (DuPage) bei Metropolitan Family Services

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.  

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Our organization is searching for an Executive Director at our Wheaton office in DuPage County to lead our commitment to empowering individuals and families in DuPage County to reach their full potential. As a member of the Executive Team and under your strategic leadership, you will collaboratively work with and build relationships with staff within MFS as well as external stakeholders to include providers, funders, the business community and government agencies. In bringing your leadership experience to MFS, you will have an impact on elevating the successes of the MFS team and continue Metropolitan Family Service’s commitment as a leader in the human/social service space. Are you ready to lead with purpose and create lasting change that transforms families and communities?  If so, then we would like to hear from you!

 SALARY:

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $130,000 - $150,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. 

FOR CONSIDERATION:

If you believe your leadership can spark change, build powerful relationships and partnerships, and elevate a mission beyond expectations—we invite you to lead with us.  For consideration, please submit a cover letter along with your resume and apply via https://metrofamily.recruitpro.com/jobs/310446-59333.html

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serving as both the internal and external face of MFS; the Executive Director develops and maintains relationships to strengthen MFS’s overall capacity and effectiveness.
• Planning, budgeting, and the development and delivery of high-quality, innovative services.
• Oversee board development and management, revenue generation, and the stewardship of both public and private funders.
• Personnel management and the promotion of an accountable and high performing team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience managing programs, as well as involvement in fundraising, finance and external relations.
• Experience with services to individuals and families in the areas of behavioral health, early childhood education, domestic violence is a strong plus, volunteer boards, fund development, and community development work.
• Executive Director will bring a participatory management style, encouraging input from staff while also having the ability to make sound decisions and hold staff accountable.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people across disciplines, both within and outside the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, Early Childhood Education, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Business Administration or related field required.
• 8+ years in human services or other related fields required. (Previous senior corporate leadership experience along with volunteer or board experience will be considered.)
• 5+ years of success in increasing levels of management and supervisory roles required.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader/manager in a multimillion-dollar organization preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel within DuPage County and the surrounding Chicagoland areas required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

• Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.  

Metropolitan Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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