ALEGRIA COMMUNITY LIVING | Executive Director

ABOUT Alegria Community LivingAlegria's mission is to create and sustain high-quality community living services and supports which are stable, secure, and lasting for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These services will provide a strong sense of community, meeting the complex, unique, and changing needs of each individual.Alegria is a private, non-profit corporation located in Oakland, California, incorporated in 2005. Alegria supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have medical, behavioral or age-related support needs. Following the closure of the Agnews Developmental Center and Sonoma Developmental Center, Alegria developed homes to provide safe, secure, and lasting home environments for adults moving into the community. Nine homes were developed across the Bay Area, with six in Alameda County and three in Contra Costa County.Alegria has continued to grow since its inception, now offering counseling services, a training program, and small individualized day programs for residents of our homes.For more on Alegria, please visit the organization's website The Executive Director acts as a Chief Executive Officer of the organization and is responsible for the overall management and direction of Alegria in accordance with its mission. The Executive Director works under the general oversight of the Board of Directors. Specific duties include the planning, vision, and leadership for all aspects of Alegria, such as programs and services, finance, resource development, human resources, communications, strategic focus, and board development. The Board is looking for an Executive Director who has a positive team approach to management, integrity, is mission-driven, and who is passionate about their work. Alegria has an annual operating budget of approximately ten-million-dollars and a staff of 100 employees. The Executive Director reports to Alegria's Board of Directors and will be based in Oakland. The position is on-site.Responsibilities1. Support and work with the Board of Directors • Assure that Alegria operates with a clear mission and a strategic plan that is consistent with the mission. • Work with board members and collaborating partners to ensure service delivery and to provide advocacy on behalf of individuals with IDD.• Keep the Board of Directors fully informed on conditions, opportunities, issues, and challenges for Alegria so that the Board can carry out its governance, financial oversight, and leadership role. • Attend and staff all Board Committee Meetings unless otherwise directed. 2. Office Management • Develop a yearly work plan with staff which includes goals, objectives, key performance metrics and programmatic deliverables. • Develop and maintain relationships with the Regional Center and other community partner organizations, and funders. • Represent the organization in negotiations with contractors. • Effectively manage the human resources of Alegria to support an environment respectful of personal well-being and cultural diversity. This includes assisting with hiring and terminating personnel and resolving grievances andor conflicts. • Must have the ability to train, coach and mentor staff. • Ensure program quality and consistency of organizational goals through ongoing evaluation of all programs and services to determine both effectiveness and client satisfaction.• Ensure official records and documents are maintained in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 3. Finance and Fundraising • Develop an annual budget and fundraising plan in collaboration with the Director of Finance and submit to the board for approval. • Identify and develop proposals for new grant opportunities. • Ensure that the required funding reporting practices and deadlines are being followed. • Work with the Board of Directors and the Director of Finance in the execution of Alegria's annual audit. • Ensure Alegria is in full compliance with all non-profit accounting practices and that appropriate financial controls and risk-management strategies are in place to protect Alegria's assets. 4. Develop and Coordinate Advocacy Efforts • Develop relationships with local and state organizations such as the State Council and the Developmental Disabilities Council.• Attend Executive Director State-Wide Conferences.• Maintain and advance Alegria's reputation as a leader in the community.• Administer the development and coordination of events, programs, conferences, workshops, publications, and agency website. • Oversee relationships with third-party service providers. • Serve as the lead spokesperson for Alegria and ensure that the organization's mission is properly presented to the public. Qualifications• Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors. • Supervisory and personnel management experience.• Strong ability to execute operational goals. • Strong public speaking and advocacy skills. Education and Experience: • Master's Degree and LMFT or LCSW required. • 3+ years Nonprofit Management experience preferred. • Experience working with persons with IDD and residential care required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Alegria is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodation provided on request to persons with disabilities in the application and interview process as well as in employment. Alegria is wheelchair accessible and provides reasonable accommodations on request. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested, qualified individuals should submit an electronic copy of their letter of interest and their resume to the following: Branka Ristic-Gonzales - behalf of Alegria Community Living, we thank you for your interest in the Executive Director opportunity.

Created: 2025-01-02