Position Summary:
    Responsible for overall operations of Waypoint. As part of operational management: sets and monitors quality standards; develops and maintains content of all programs; establishes and promotes growth of services in the provider community and with referral sources; supervises
delivery of client services by staff; guides strong fiscal performance of services; and ensures excellent service to clients and partners. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board President.

Education/Certification Requirements:
    Bachelor degree or higher desired.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years management or related experience, preferably with a not-for-profitorganization is desired.
• Experience working with people with Substance Use Disorder is desired.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations

• Establishes, integrates and monitors all services/programming with clients within thephilosophy, mission and purpose of Waypoint.
• Establish and implement operational policies and procedures for a recovery home
• Develop strong relationships with referral sources.
• Develop and implement the appropriate volunteer program to assist in the operations of arecovery home.
• Works with House Manager to identify, evaluate and approve new program participants.
• Develop quality standards for the operations of the house.
  • Compile, review and analyze these standards, reporting to the Board on a regular basis.
  • Implement and manage and supervise all activities in accordance with State and National Standards.
• Identify and evaluate possible grants for Waypoint related to the houses and services offered.
  • Apply for such grants when appropriate.
• Provides and facilitates outreach and linkage efforts across the entire service area to all relevant and consumer self-help groups (A.A., N.A., Al Anon, etc.), industry referral sources, court and school referral programs and other community agencies in the in the treatment and prevention of substances use.
• Actively manages all marketing activities for Waypoint
• Develops an annual budget and financial reports.
  • Maintains direct accountability for development, monitoring and effective accomplishment of financial goals related to budget, performance expectations and appropriate management accountabilities.
• Timely management and completion of all operational duties related to financials of the organization, working with the Board Treasurer as needed.
  • Deposit program fees and donations received.
  • Pay vendors.
  • Assign appropriate categories in QuickBooks.
  • Utilizes organization debit card appropriately, and maintains documentation of all purchases.
• Makes decisions in an ethical, effective and sound manner.
• Adheres to corporate compliance/risk management/safety standards
• Displays an open-minded attitude
• Establishes priorities; conceptualizes and organizes time and resources to accomplish the job.
• Regularly work with clients, referral sources and community partners to evaluate service needs, adjusting services as appropriate and able.
• Consistently anticipates the needs of customers and puts those needs first
• Demonstrates commitment to service and contributes to creating a positive, caring environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated high proficiency and enthusiasm with public speaking.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills with the ability to articulate a strategy to achieve a vision, ensuring alignment of organizational objectives to leveraged talent and resources.
• Flexible to work a varying schedule as position may require early morning, late evening and/or weekend work.

Board

• Accountable and responsible to the Board of Directors; reports directly to the Board President.
• Reports to the Board regularly on financial, and quality metrics for the organization. 

Community Relationships

• Develop community partners to assist us in providing strong, stable services to clients.
• Develops and oversees implementation of a Fund development plan.
  • Develop partners to assist in ongoing fundraising/fund development for the recovery house. 
  • Timely management and completion of all operational duties related to fundraising, working with the Board as needed.
    • Utilize Bloomerang - input data, create thank you notes, create and mail annual appeal and other letters, run reports for campaigns.
    • Document appropriate donations in QuickBooks.
• Networks with community agencies/resources to promote a positive working relationship.

Staff

• Responsible for hiring, training /education of all staff.
• Assigns work evenly, holds employees accountable for results, appropriately administers praise or corrective action, complete annual performance review
• Resolves conflicts positively and constructively administers fair and equitable personnel policies, creates a positive work environment and encourages, respects and values the contributions of all individuals.
• Step into serve as House Manager if needed in the absence of such.

The Waypoint Executive Director position is a part time position (20-25 hours/week on average). This position’s flexible schedule will allow the right candidate to flex their schedule accordingly. On occasion, duties may occur after normal business hours/days. Compensation is negotiable and will be based on the candidates experience and qualifications as outlined in the attached job description.

Interested candidates may email a resume to the organization at apply.waypointwabash@gmail.com.