The position of Executive Director is currently open for all interested applicants. A cover letter and a current resume should be submitted to Board of Directors, Chemical Addictions Program, Inc., 1153 Air Base Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36108.They may also be dropped off in the Administrative Bldg. The Chemical Addictions Program, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
CLASSIFICATION: Administrative (Management/Exempt)
WORK SCHEDULE: May require some weekend or evening duty.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a leadership position responsible for program development in delivering quality services to clients, securing adequate funding and exercising prudent fiscal management, effectively communicating with CAP’s funding sources, CAP personnel, other therapeutic organizations, and the Board of Directors. This position has oversight responsibility for the recruitment, supervision, training, development, and termination of staff. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, contracts, and grants that govern CAP are followed as well as all CAP policies and procedures. This position requires advocacy for CAP’s mission in serving the community in striving to eliminate dependency for the chemically addicted.
I. Program Development. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all therapeutic and related programs with emphasis on working with staff in providing quality services for clients.
II. Funding, Fiscal Responsibility, and Budgetary Coordination. Responsible for acquiring and maintaining adequate funding, exercising prudent fiscal management, and monitoring financial resources and cash flow. This includes coordination with staff in planning, developing, implementing, and the administration of budgets. It also includes long range planning for the future
needs of CAP.
III. Responsible Liaison and Communication with Funding Sources. Works with government funding agencies including the State Department of Mental Health, Human Resources, Public Health, the city and county of Montgomery, Tri-county governmental entities, community funding agencies including the United Way, private foundations and individuals to acquire funding for therapeutic and all related programs.
IV. Personnel. Works with and communicates with staff to coordinate quality
program delivery. Makes decisions regarding the staff with due consideration
from key managerial staff. Demonstrate skill in listening to and promoting ideas
and suggestions from staff. Responsible for personnel management programs
and policies that include supervision, training, motivating, developing, and
recruiting of quality therapists and staff to carry out the mission of CAP.
V. Therapeutic organizations. Coordinates with other provider organizations including taking leadership roles to foster improvements and public support for
delivery of services to clients. Coordinates public relations efforts, provides
information, and education for the importance of CAP’s mission to the
community.
VI. Board of Directors. Maintains a partnership and close communication with the
Board of Directors regarding the affairs of CAP. Shall provide periodic reports
and meet with the Board and committees as appropriate on the progress of CAP’s mission. Serves under the guidance and direction of the Board of Directors.
VII. Participate in Staff Development per DMH Standards. First Aid/CPR training, 1 month from hire and continuous thereafter.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred candidates should possess a Masters level degree in an administrative or mental health related field. Five years (5) progressive managerial experience in positions of increasing responsibility with three (3) years experience in a treatment setting. Must have good interpersonal skills for working with staff, clients, funding agencies, and the Board of Directors.