General Qualifications

The successful staff person must:

Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support
Work cooperatively with consultants from Maryland Family Network who are responsible for implementation and evaluation of Family Support Center program
Maintain respect for confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of participants
Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds
Be willing and able to do aggressive outreach and recruitment
Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents
Have the ability to work independently and as a team member and leader
Be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation
Have current medical evaluation, including a tuberculosis screen within six months before the individual begins work in the Center

Specific Qualifications

Management Skills should include:

Ability to speak and write effectively
Ability to plan and organize use of resources effectively
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to establish and implement goals
Ability to establish priorities
Ability to oversee financial matters and prepare budgets with multiple sources of income
Ability to garner additional funding when necessary

Supervisory skills should include:

Community relations and networking skills should include:

Leadership Skills should include:

Ability to gain staff support
Modeling the expectations, standards that he/she requires of others
Interest in self development through continued education and training
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to clearly articulate expectations and to consistently follow through
Ability to build an effective team
Having played a leadership role in the community in the past and still being actively involved
Creativity, vision and flexibility
Ability to share vision with staff and to motivate them
Always looking to improve all aspects of the program
Good problem solving skills
Ability to objectively listen and respond to staff concerns

Job Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of program development, supervision of staff, budget, money management, fundraising, enrollment, and facilities
Facilitates the smooth flow of the program, and ensures its adherence to stated philosophy
Oversees the care, safety, and well-being of staff, participants, and volunteers
Coordinates staff meetings, staff orientation and training, and encourages professional development
Helps participants to identify needs
Networks with the community by coordinating community outreach
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and programmatic reports
Attends sponsoring agency, MFN Directors' and FSC Advisory Committee meetings

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Services or Human Development preferred.
Bachelor's degree accepted in same field with a minimum of four years experience in program development and management in program(s) serving populations similar to FSC populations.
Minimum of two years supervisory experience required

Benefits

Maryland Rural Dev Corp