What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
Job Summary:
As the Assistant Director, you will provide leadership in the development, direction and integration of our programs. You will also provide leadership in the development, coaching, and mentoring of our staff. As the Assistant Director, you will serve as one of the team leaders and collaboratively ensure implementation of the Older Adults Strategy.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or at least 7 years in volunteer management and/or nonprofit program management
- Experience in older adult services, program development, program compliance, and community collaboration/outreach
- Knowledge of provisions of service for older persons and children, and training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership is preferred.
- A driver’s license is required
- Able to function very independently in a variety of roles
- Able to interact/network with many different individuals from different interest groups in society, in a manner, which encourages initiative and positive cooperation
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. It is the expectation that all LSS/CHS employees will behave in a manner that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)