Stephen S. Possell

**** *. *** *** **.Syracuse, IN 46567 574-***-**** ac2axd@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Director: Effective leader who practices overall development and advancement of nonprofits through unique, creative initiatives.

Core Competencies

Experienced Executive Director

Finance & Administration

Fundraising & Building Community Relations

Develop, Maintain, & Support Staff

Rigorous Program Evaluations

Mental Health

Analysis& Research

Implementation Of New Programs

Curriculum Writing

Grant Writing & Implementation

Professional Experience

Combined Community Services Executive Director 2010 – Present

Overall responsibility for management, fiscal monitoring and daily operations, supervise staff along with implementing personnel and operating policies and procedures.

Responsible for obtaining grants and all fundraising activities to maintain daily operations for the organization.

Directs the annual report, press releases, media events along with marketing materials.

Responsible for securing the funds for the $1.4 million new facility through grants, matching local grant, business support and individual support.

The Otis Bowen Center Director 2001 – 2010

Responsible for opening new county offices, including marketing analysis and research, and hiring all clinical and non-clinical staff.

Provide clinical leadership and guidance to supervisory and direct intervention staff.

Work with CEO on strategies and plans to assure quality of care delivery.

Recruit, train, supervise and lead the clinical staff.

Develop and deliver on-going training program to therapists and supervisors and new hire orientation.

Fundraising to open the Enchanted Hills Community Partnership Center.

Division of Family and Children State of Indiana Protective Investigator 1995 – 2001

Assesses and investigates abuse allegations.

Determines the validity of allegations and arranges services for families.

Chairman of the Child Protective Team of Marshall County, IN.

Division of Health and Rehabilitative 1994 – 1995

Assesses and investigates abuse allegations.

Determines the validity of allegations and arranges services for families.

Department of Social Services, State of MA Case Manager 1989 – 1994

Managed and coordinated activities for 18 – 24 family cases.

Completed timely documentation and assessments per agency protocol.

Served as team leader and court liaison for on-going assessment unit.

Training & Continuing Education

Psychological First Aid; Developmental Psych and pathology

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

Child Abuse and Neglect

Victim Impact: Listen and Learn Curriculum

Investigative Interviewing in Child Sexual Abuse

Process and Psychotherapy

Personality Theory

Cross-Cultural ethics

Psychology and Society

Systems Theory & Family

Assessing and Planning; Applied Therapeutic Techniques

Group and Couples Treatment

Education

Grace College, Winona Lake, IN M. A. Counseling

Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA B. A. English Education

Teaching License: 7 – 12

Summary of Qualifications

An accomplished and highly skilled professional with a Master of Arts plus more than 15 years of leadership and hands-on non-profit experience.

Exceptional leadership and team building qualities with a well-documented background of success in cost-efficient management of all aspects of non-profit organizations.

Possesses supervisory skills and experience. Known for tactfulness and diplomacy in conducting relationships within the community.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A polished public speaker able to deliver unique and informative presentations to civic organizations.

Knowledgeable and skilled in marketing and fund raising. Capable of searching and obtaining funding for the organization.

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