Executive Director

NATURE OF WORK: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is evaluated by the Board annually. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors in planning and operating a community health center serving persons with acute and chronic disease as well as psychosocial issues. The Executive Director directs and keeps the organization within the framework of the established philosophy, mission, values, goals, and objectives adopted by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for communicating long range fiscal, program, human resources, and community planning and the development of program support and leadership to the Board of Directors and employees. The Executive Director is responsible for the provision of quality health care to all users of the organization and utilizes skills of management techniques in the area of clinical, fiscal, and human resources in the most prudent, ethical and efficient manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
• Master’s degree in Human Services, Healthcare, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Education from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent required.
• Fiveyears experience as CEO/Executive Director or five years experience as a director or management position reporting to CEO/Executive Director in community health setting or behavioral health required.
• At least five years of successful supervision of staff and providers required.
• Proven successful experience and knowledge in accessing grants and/or public and private funding sources required.
• Knowledge of basic non-profit and health care accounting principles required. Ability to read and understand fiscal documents such as budgets, spreadsheets, audit reports required.
• Previous successful experience of at least one year of reporting to a Board of Directors preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer functions and the ability to learn software programs required.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language required.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management/prioritization skills required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Executes the policies of the Board of Directors and advises the Board with regards to policy decisions.
• Develops and ensures achievement of the organization’s short and long-range strategic plans and goals and objectives as approved by the Board.
• Educates and provides orientation and periodic training to the Board of Directors.
• Works closely with Board Committees.
• Prepares Board agendas by working closely with the Board President and management team.
• Provides leadership in planning board meetings with focus on current organization activity and board decision-making responsibilities.
• Makes use of individual board member contributions by accessing individual areas of expertise.
• Insures board member knowledge of organizational activities by maintenance and distribution of reports, minutes, policies, letters, etc.
• Presents annual budget to the Board for approval.
• Manages the 340B pharmacy program and compliance.
• Keeps the organization focused on mission, goals, and objectives as defined by the Board by analysis of organization activities and executes recommendations for improvement.
• Insures that the organization remains in full compliance with national, state, and local laws, and that the organization is in compliance with all rules and regulations of all funding sources.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with HRSA and other federal and state agencies involved in the work of the center.
• Maintains OHFLAC regulations for behavioral health
• Insures that the organization protects the human rights of both patients and employees.
• Insures the proper selection and develops sound management by employing qualified individuals to serve as the management team.
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of providers.
• Provides leadership in internal planning and management by fostering a team approach with and among the management team.
• Leads management team in identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, then follows through with the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Facilitates the delegation of duties to the appropriate management team members with an emphasis on accountability.
• Consults and communicates with the management team to plan and facilitate the work of the organization and to maintain compliance.
• Oversees the fiscal stability of the organization by implementing sound business practices and decisions.
• Oversees the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs, products, and services throughout the organization.
• Oversees the human resources management of the organization in accordance with authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations, including but not limited to hiring, terminations, evaluations, disciplinary actions, grievances, promotions, and training.
• Oversees the planning, control, and effective utilization of the physical, financial, and clinical assets of the organization.
• Insures that legal documents, statutory reports, and contractual requirements are met. (Including but not limited to audits, tax reports, state contracts, and individual contracts.)
• Represents the organization to the community by attending meetings, events, conferences, seminars, etc. to ensure current feedback regarding proposed regulations, legislation, laws and health care policies that may impact the organization, especially at the state and regional levels.
• Cultivates and maintains a broad network to include health care partners, collaborators, funding agencies, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions throughout the state and region to insure collaboration and best practices.
• Remains current on healthcare trends and legislative issues.
• Keeps the organization competitive within the framework of national and state health care policies as well as managed care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, benchmarking professional standards, reviewing publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Representing the organization on local, state, and national committees or organizations when possible.
• Liaison as needed with attorneys regarding legal issues regarding the center.
• Maintains FQHC or FQHC Look-Alike status for the Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person