Executive Director

About the Position:

Angels Foster Care is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, innovative Executive Director who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable infants and toddlers. Working with staff and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for operational leadership, formulating and achieving agency objectives, strategic planning, fundraising, regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy focused on improving the well-being of children in foster care, securing the funding necessary for sustainability and program expansion, and oversight of the budget.

This is a county-wide position. Angels Foster Care has offices in Northern Santa Barbara County (Old Orcutt) and Southern Santa Barbara County (downtown Santa Barbara).

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of Angels Foster Care service delivery and organizational management

Works in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff to develop strategic plans that align with the organization’s mission, values, vision, and long-term objectives

Develops evaluation plans, tracks key performance measures, and implements programmatic improvements

Informs the Board about internal issues and external developments that may affect the organization

Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and contracts

Manages financial planning, reporting, and budgeting to meet the agency’s short and long-term goals

Ensures financial stability by maintaining healthy cash flow and reserves

Ensures policies and procedures are in place and consistent with the organization’s culture and vision

Fosters a collaborative, supportive, respectful, diverse, and culturally relevant workplace environment

Creates and nurtures positive relationships with key stakeholders including Child Welfare Services administrators, private foundations, donors, volunteers, elected officials, and community partners

Oversees recruitment of new Angels Foster Care families

Serves as the Agency’s primary spokesperson

Serves on community committees, task forces, networks, and boards

Oversees all development activities including fundraising campaigns and events, donor relations, and grant writing

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in human services, behavioral science, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred

Familiarity with the principles and practices of social work applicable to children in foster care

Experience leading a non-profit organization serving young children and/or children in foster care is highly desirable

A minimum of five years of experience in progressively responsible senior management roles

Experience administering programs, managing budgets, facilitating the strategic planning process, fundraising, grant writing, and implementing an organization’s vision and mission

Strong problem-solving skills and conflict management skills

Ability to manage change, build coalitions, and work cooperatively, collaboratively, and diplomatically with a variety of diverse stakeholders

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Experience negotiating and managing contracts

Ability to ensure program policies, procedures, and guidelines are fully and consistently implemented

Experience effectively managing teams and motivating, mentoring, and developing staff

Ability to develop evaluation plans and articulate outcomes to support program improvement and growth

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Public speaking and public relations experience

Personal Characteristics

Passionate about serving very young foster children

Able to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively

Superior relationship management skills

Caring, compassionate, honest, and flexible

Energetic, self-motivated, and organized

Honors diversity and culturally competent

Devoted to the well-being of the communities served by Angels Foster Care

Committed to ongoing professional development and personal growth

Qualifications

Ability to obtain criminal record clearance

Must possess a valid California driver's license, car insurance, and an acceptable DMV record

Must have a reliable source of private transportation

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range for this position is $100,000/year - $150,000 per year

Benefits package includes holidays, paid time off, optional retirement plan and health insurance

About Us:

Angels Foster Care is a non-profit foster family agency serving abused, neglected, and abandoned children from birth to age 5, and their resource families (aka “foster” families) throughout Santa Barbara County and Southern San Luis Obispo County. Our agency works with approximately 40 foster children, and their resource families, each year. Angels Foster Care families have provided safety, stability, and nurturing care for more than 310 babies and toddlers in foster care since our inception in 2006.