What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer, Family Support Services (FSS) position at Family Support Services?
MISSION
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The mission of Family Support Services is to nurture children, youth and caregivers to keep families healthy and intact.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Family Support Services assists families who face serious challenges in successfully caring for their children. These include families with children who have mental or physical disabilities; families taking care of children who are substance exposed, medically fragile, or are HIV ; and families in which grandparents or other relatives have had to step in to care for children. Family Support Services also works with families in which children are at risk of abuse or neglect to help parents improve their parenting skills and ensure that these children are raised in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.
Family Support Services delivers programs in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties. They serve clients in some of the most underserved communities in the Bay Area. Of the families FSS supports, over 83% are families of color, over 62% are headed by a single adult, and over 60% live in poverty. Family Support Services serves more than 2,000 Bay Area clients each year.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The next Chief Executive Officer of Family Support Services will lead a team with passion for the children and families served and long tenure with the agency. The agency has recently had two executive transitions over a short period of time. The new CEO will need to build relationships with key stakeholders like government partners, staff, and donors to ensure the critical and unique services of the agency are provided to the most underserved communities. Raising the profile of the agency and strengthening philanthropic support while maintaining fiscal stability will be a priority for the next CEO.
Successful candidates will have experience in behavioral or community services along with effectively securing contracts with various government agencies to provide services to the most vulnerable children and families. Managing a complex budget with multiple revenue streams is essential. A track record of working with donors and advocacy is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership and Management
- Lead the organization in the development and implementation of long-term vision, strategies, and goals
- Oversee all operational, programmatic, financial, and fundraising activities of the organization
- Manage and inspire staff, leading the team to fully realize FSS’ mission and new and exciting possibilities
- Foster an organizational culture of results, learning, innovative thinking, accountability, and collaboration
- Maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with the Board of Directors as a whole and with individual board members
- Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation
- Serve as a compelling spokesperson for FSS’ vision, strategy, and programs among board, staff, volunteers, donors and other key stakeholders, and the community at large
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with major donors, foundations, and government agencies
- Serve as spokesperson to the general public for vulnerable children and their families
Fiscal Management
Strategic Planning
Fundraising
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COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $185,000. FSS offers a competitive benefits package.
TO APPLY
Brakeley Search is conducting this search on an exclusive basis on behalf of FSS. Interested candidates should apply via email by sending a resume and a letter outlining qualifications as PDF or Word documents to Chelsea Burr at CBurr@BrakeleySearch.com with “Chief Executive Officer FSS” in the subject line.
EOE STATEMENT
Family Support Services is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to : race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), marital status, veteran and / or military status, political affiliation, sex (including breastfeeding or medical conditions relating to breastfeeding), sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, hair texture and protective hair styles.
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Salary : $170,000 - $185,000
