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Role Summary: The President and CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board of Directors and LifeROOTS management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.  The President and CEO is responsible for oversight and daily management of all financial, operational and administrative functions.  Ensures sound management of all fiscal resources.

Principal Accountabilities: (essential job functions):

1.       Provides leadership and management to ensure that the mission, vision and core values of LifeROOTS are understood and followed.

2.       Seeks input from the LifeROOTS management team to develop a strategic plan for Board approval.

3.       Implements the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

4.       Keeps the Board and staff fully informed of the organization’s progress.

5.       Represents LifeROOTS in a professional manner and serves as liaison to clients, community, regulatory agencies and funding organizations. Assures that LifeROOTS’ organization, mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image.

6.       Evaluates existing programs and spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

7.       Collaborates with the LifeROOTS management team to develop and implement plans for operation infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the mission and growth objectives of LIFEROOTS.

8.       Motivates, mentors, and leads the management team.

9.       Plans, develops, directs and evaluates LifeROOTS’ fiscal performance to maintain a viable organization. Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages resources within those budget guidelines.

10.   Keeps abreast of relevant regulatory and political activity; anticipates impact on programs and advises on long-range planning.

11.   Enhances and /or develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures for the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of LifeROOTS.

12.   Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

13.   Assures that services provided are accessible and appropriate to individual client needs and in compliance with regulatory requirements; that individual client rights are protected and supported while participating in LIFEROOTS services. 

14.   Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment within LifeROOTS.

15.   Participates as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and the Board’s Executive Committee and other Board committees as appropriate.

16.   Assures compliance with all related government and regulatory laws and regulations as well as internal policies.

17.   Provides leadership in developing fundraising with staff and the Board, including capital campaigns, special events, major gifts and grant opportunities.

Education, Essential Skills and Experience:

1.          Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

2.           Minimum five years of experience managing an organization including responsibility for profit and loss and establishing operational budgets.

3.          Experience in managing contracts or grants in a not-for-profit organization.

4.          An articulate individual with strong oral and written communication skills who can effectively relate to employees at all levels, to clients, customers and the community.

5.          Demonstrated skills in one or more of the following: program management, program development, fiscal management, funding development, establishing positive community relations and political linkages.

6.          Demonstrated ability to work constructively with and support a volunteer Board of Directors.

7.        Fundamental understanding of LifeROOTS, Inc. policies.  

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

1.          President and CEO should have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

2.          Time Management: Proven ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others well. 

3.          Monitoring: Proven practice of monitoring/assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action. 

4.          Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

5.          Experience working in high performance teams and performing as a proven strong team player.

6.          Commitment to company values.

Conditions of Employment:

1.          Drug test, Fingerprints and background check.

2.          Must have a valid and current driver's license, good driving record and must maintain current proof of automobile insurance as required by applicable state law.

3.          Routinely operates a company vehicle while on company business.

Physical Challenges:

1.          Regular and consistent use of keyboard and mouse.

2.          Additional challenges may arise, at which time LifeROOTS, Inc. may revise this job description.

Reporting to the position are: 

Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, Director of Community Services, Director of Quality Assurance, Director of Contracts, Director of Children’s Therapy Services, Business Development Officer and Executive Assistant to the President and CEO.