Executive Director

The Children’s Center of Medina County (CCMC)

Executive Director/MDT Facilitator Job Description

Summary:

The Executive Director provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure the effective operation and mission-driven growth of The Children's Center of Medina County. This role oversees all aspects of organizational management, including program development, staff supervision, community outreach, fiscal oversight, and multidisciplinary team coordination. A strong background in child welfare, trauma-informed care, and nonprofit leadership is required.

This is an on-site position located at The Children’s Center of Medina County, 724 E. Smith Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. However, work hours may vary, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate community events and after-hours appointments.

Compensation: $72,000/annually

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Successfully maintain membership with NCA that provides accreditation for The Center(CCMC).
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Child Advocacy Center, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with best practices in child welfare and advocacy.
• Ensures that CCMC meets funder and accreditation requirements, maintains documentation, and files reports as required. Maintains cooperative working relationships with funders and accrediting agencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members (law enforcement, child protective services, medical and mental health professionals, prosecutors, medical staff, and victim advocates) to ensure a coordinated, child-centered response to abuse allegations.
• Advocate for policies and practices that enhance child protection and support for victims of abuse.
• Responsible for overall fiscal management. Authorizes bill payment, including payroll, ensures preparation of fiscal reports as required, and sees that accounts are audited annually.
• Performs overall administrative tasks necessary to ensure effective and fiscally sound operation of the CCMC.
• Maintains familiarity with fiscal position and keeps the Board of Directors informed.
• Prepares and submits the annual draft budget to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Prepares funding applications as needed. Maintains funding base needed to provide CCMC services. Seeks new funding sources.
• Monitor cash flow and investments of CCMC funds.
• Serves as agency representative and liaison to appropriate organizations, businesses, boards, etc. as well as to the multidisciplinary team.
• Networks with community service providers.
• Participates in national, state and local organizations concerned with child abuse.
• Represents the CCMC in media contacts and in other public situations. Maintains relationships with groups working on issues related to The Center’s mission.
• Ensures a positive presence and public image. Assures that the CCMC carries a significant role in the community and is known for its mission and valuable services.
• Attend networking, charity, donor, seminars, training, and professional events as appropriate and necessary.
• Supervises Center staff, maintains timecards, manages training requirements.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of Center staff.
• Maintains updated criminal background checks for Board, staff and volunteers.
• Maintains a cooperative and communicative relationship with the Board of Directors, assuring that they have information necessary to carry out their responsibilities.
• Prepares the agenda for Board meetings. Attends all Board meetings and functions. Works with Board committees and assists them in implementing their plans and decisions. Provides information and guidance as requested.
• Other duties as necessary to maintain operation of The Center and/or assigned by the Board of Directors.

Experience:

1) Must possess knowledge of child abuse issues and current standards of practice. Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, forensic interviewing, and victim advocacy preferred.

2) Must also possess knowledge related to physical and sexual child abuse, legal proceedings and crisis intervention; coordination and administrative skills; human relations and coordination, particularly with multidisciplinary child abuse teams, including social services, legal, medical and mental health professionals is preferred.

3) Experience providing public speaking and training preferred.

4) Must be experienced in grant writing, grants management and fundraising.

5) Experience with staff supervision required.

6) Must be able to work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of disciplines.

7) Must possess excellent problem solving, communication, and customer service skills.

Education Requirements:

1) Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred.

2) A minimum eight years of experience managing human and financial resources.

3) Thorough knowledge of agency administration and thorough knowledge of organizational structure and dynamics of a Board of Directors. Knowledge of local, state and federal legislative process. Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect.

4) Verbal communication skills to make presentations on both local and national levels.

5) Writing skills to develop and prepare grants and correspondence.

6) Math skills to develop budgets, prepare and interpret statistical data.

7) Reading skills to comprehend large amount of varied materials in a limited time and listening skills to interpret communications from staff, Board and community.

8) Ability to be flexible. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to communicate well with people at all levels.

9) Valid Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and current vehicle liability insurance.

Benefits:

· Wellness Program

· Life Insurance

· Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

· Simple IRA with up to 3% Company Match

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

· Flexible Work Environment

· Monthly Phone Stipend Reimbursement

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000