Development Director manages an organization's fundraising strategies, campaigns, capital development initiatives, and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives. Implements donor stewardship programs to identify, develop, retain, and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors. Being a Development Director works to develop potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities. Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement. Additionally, Development Director uses technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce data-driven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Development Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Development Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In accordance with the Head Start Federal Guidelines, all mental health professionals including the Director of Mental Health Services must be licensed by the State of New Mexico in psychology, counseling, social work or a related mental health field. Mental Health Professionals must have an M.A., M.S., MSW, or Ph.D. Minimum of six years experience providing clinical services with an emphasis in serving young children and their families (four of those years must have been providing direct clinical supervision). Mental Health Professionals must have acquired a thorough understanding of dynamics of early childhood psychological development as evidenced by one or more courses at a graduate level in developmental psychology, and the ability to recognize/identify needs of children, youth and families. These abilities must include understanding of infant and children from birth through five years of age.
DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: The Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for the federally mandated duties of the mental health coordinator, the mental health content area expert and the duties of the mental health professional in Bernalillo County. Additionally the Director of mental health services supervises other Mental Health Professionals in the Northern Counties of Rio Arriba and Taos.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In accordance with the Head Start Federal Guidelines, all mental health professionals including the Director of Mental Health Services must be licensed by the State of New Mexico in psychology, counseling, social work or a related mental health field. Mental Health Professionals must have an M.A., M.S., MSW, or Ph.D. Minimum of six years experience providing clinical services with an emphasis in serving young children and their families (four of those years must have been providing direct clinical supervision). Mental Health Professionals must have acquired a thorough understanding of dynamics of early childhood psychological development as evidenced by one or more courses at a graduate level in developmental psychology, and the ability to recognize/identify needs of children, youth and families. These abilities must include understanding of infant and children from birth through five years of age.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is exempt from overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with YDI employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulation concerning confidentiality. The Director of Mental Health Services must be in good general health. Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required. TB Skin Test is required and a Physical Exam is required every five years. Frequent travel is required by employee and proof of satisfactory car insurance is required.
Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.
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