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JOB DESCRIPTION
Executive Director
(Regular, Full-time, Exempt)
We are looking for a leader with an exceptional professional track record who would like to leverage their talents to better the world. If
you have a passion for “better health for everyone at less cost” with a strong belief in the amazing force and wisdom of communities, we
have a unique opportunity for you. We are seeking an innovative, high energy, social impact minded Executive Director to lead one of the
most mature and respected Community-Based Collaborative Care Networks in the nation. This position will provide a unique
social-entrepreneurial opportunity to apply your skills, experience and resourcefulness. You’ll be supported by a highly engaged and aligned
Board of Directors and a top-notch senior leadership team (most of whom have been with the organization for more than five years).If you
are interested in challenging outcomes to meet, strategic decision-making, exposure to a broad set of responsibilities and increasing social
capital within communities, please contact us to learn more about this position. Read more about CHOICE Regional Health Network at:
www.crhn.org and
www.healthreformwa.org
| Job Title: |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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Reports to: |
President of the Board, CHOICE Regional Health Network;
Other members of the Board
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| Supervision Received: |
None
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| Supervision Exercised: |
Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors, Executive Assistants |
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to lead the
organization to the fulfillment of its mission and purpose, to manage the overall activities of the organization in a way that maximizes the
effective and efficient use of its resources, to assure the fiscal and fiduciary integrity of the organization and to assure a positive
public presence of the organization with its growing health leadership role.
The Executive Director is responsible for
aligning the mission of the organization with the roles and responsibilities that help measure employee performance. The employees of
CHOICE:
- Develop
collaborative relationships both within CHOICE and within the communities that form our coalition.
- Work to
continually improve the quality of our work.
- Interact with
individuals in a manner that respects the dignity of each person and promotes diversity and goodwill.
- Strive to
hire the “best and brightest” in order to provide good value to our members.
- Contribute
rich ideas and ask thought-provoking questions.
- Nurture a
work culture of innovation and appropriate risk-taking.
- Utilize our
resources in a manner that demonstrates responsible stewardship.
In addition to the above, the Executive
Director has unique accountabilities for the performance of the entire organization. According to CHOICE’s work plan and priorities, CHOICE
is accountable to:
- Provide
customized service to clients, consumers and communities to build and strengthen capacity for improved health and health services.
- Enhance
service delivery, improve health status and create innovative improvements.
- Use what we
learn to advocate and model system change.
- Foster
sustainable health system initiatives and direct resources into the region.
- Be a key
community and regional resource for low-income consumers to navigate the human service system.
- Assist health
providers to share the business opportunities for service challenges with the growing Hispanic population.
Annual Performance Goals:
- Build local
capacity through implementation of “best practice” models.
- Stimulate new
and collaborative initiatives in response to identified regional needs.
- Sustained
collaborative governance and decision-making.
- Sustained
collaborative involvement of the right local partners.
Essential Job Functions and
Accountabilities:
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Function |
Goal |
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Leads CHOICE |
Provides leadership to the
organization’s effort to achieve its mission and purpose, both internal and external. |
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Acts as the Chief Executive and
Operating Officer for CHOICE |
Accepts ultimate operational, financial
and managerial responsibility for the affairs and conduct of CHOICE and creates and maintains an organization climate that results
in an effective and efficient organization. |
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Maintains fiduciary integrity of the
organization and its finances. |
Acts as the Chief Financial Officer for
CHOICE. Assures that the organization fulfills its fiduciary obligations, maintains strong financial reporting and auditing systems
and generally employs strong practices that assure its resources are protected and properly managed. |
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Serves as the chief public presence
and voice of CHOICE. |
Builds a strong public presence for
CHOICE-related initiatives by serving as a lead spokesperson and otherwise assuring an effective public presence for community
initiatives. |
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Provides staff supervision to key
managers and management teams. |
Supervises key managerial leadership
within the organization. |
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Contribute to team efforts sponsored
by member organizations. |
Promote good working relationships and
a respected and valued member. |
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Customer service |
Promotes a high quality organizational
image of recognizing professionalism, expertise, innovation and responsiveness. |
Qualifications:
Specific Job Skills Required:
- Strong
organizational leadership and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in
either the health care or non-profit administration fields, with a strong working knowledge of the other.
- Strong
ability to build solid and productive working relationships with others across the organization.
- Meeting
management and facilitation skills.
- Experience in
working with diverse groups.
- Excellent
communication skills, both written and oral.
- Excellent
presentation and public speaking skills.
- Strong
supervisory skills.
- Ability to
read, write, speak and understand English.
- Knowledge of
personal computer based e-mail.
- Physical
ability to use computer hardware and software required.
Educational, Experience and/or Licensing
Requirements:
- Master’s
degree and ten years of relevant organizational leadership experience.
- Advanced
degree or equivalent experience-based expertise in a related field preferred.
Job Conditions:
- Position
requires the ability to work long and flexible hours.
- Position also
requires frequent in and out of state travel.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and application
to:
CHOICE Regional Health Network
Attn: Human Resources
2409 Pacific Avenue SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Or via email at: info@crhn.org
Download the CHOICE application:
electronic MS Word version or
PDF
To download Microsoft Word Viewer
click here. To download Acrobat Viewer click here.
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