Executive Director Application Information

ORGANIZATION: Wing House Corporation – Transitional Housing for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury

JOB TITLE: Executive Director      LOCATION: 2020 5th Street SW
                                                             Rochester, MN 55901

SALARY: $62,500 - $73,000 (DOQ)       TYPE: Full time/40 hours
DEADLINE: August 20, 2010

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Director ensures the smooth operation of Wing House and Fresh Start; oversees all operations, plant management, financial planning, staffing, and resident decisions; ensures that all licensing requirements are met; and works in close collaboration with the Board of Directors. 

Responsibilities:

1. Supervises the Office Manager, Program Director, Director of Nursing, Dietary Manager, and Maintenance Supervisor.
2. Provides backup for all emergency issues and/or significant incidents.
3. Assists with staff counseling and staff training.
4. Works with the Board regarding the development of an annual budget, allocation of authority for the budget, staffing and personnel decisions.
5. Establish and monitor appropriate accounting controls.
6. Coordinates regular staff meetings.
7. Provides training opportunities to management personnel in team building, supervision, and personnel management.
8. Develop and carry out a public relations and marketing program, including publicizing the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
9. Establishes sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.
10. Work with the Board in developing a long-range strategy which achieves the mission of the organization and makes consistent and timely progress.

EXPERIENCE AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong understanding of people with brain injuries through previous work experiences.  Five or more years of supervisory experience is necessary, and work experience with Independent Living Skills or Vocational Rehabilitation is a plus, as well as working with traumatic brain injured clients in a community based setting.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
3. Financial management, including preparing and monitoring a budget and working with an accounting system.
4. Supervision of billing for Medical Assistance, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other insurance programs.
5. The ideal candidate will have strengths in both the medical and business fields.
6. Excellent speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Ability to work as part of a team.
8. Effectively lead staff and collaborate with health care professionals.
9. Able to teach and motivate staff and residents.
10. Possess and demonstrate emotional maturity, reliability, tact, integrity, professionalism, good judgment and a positive attitude.
11. Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
12. Skilled in public relations and marketing strategies.
13. Organized, collaborative, compassionate and respectful of others.
14. Excellent time management skills, self directed, good problem solving skills, and able to execute work activities independently.
15. Must pass a criminal background check.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter describing your strengths and explaining why you feel you should be considered for this position, a current resume, and three work-related references with contact information to:

Executive Director Search
2020 5th Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902

or electronically to: search@winghouse.org

For additional information about Fresh Start, visit our website at www.freshstartmn.org