JOB OVERVIEW:

• Provide visionary leadership and management to the organization, ensuring that the mission, vision and values are upheld.

• Act as a role model within and outside the agency.

• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward all associates, consumers and vendors.

• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.

• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality services while managing for current and future growth.

• Oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long and shortrange financial plans, monitoring the budget, and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.

• Understand and adhere to the Independent Living philosophy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the overall management and operation of The Whole Person including planning, personnel, budget, program development and community outreach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. General management – responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, ensuring compliance with all legal, contractual, organizational and funder requirements are met.

2. Planning - serves as advisor to board and board committees. Assists in the formulation of center goals and policy. Determines specific objectives and action steps for achieving goals. Develops the long-range plan in coordination with the board of directors.

3. Personnel - hires, trains, and directs the work of positions supervised by this position. Implements personnel policies including periodic work reviews, maintenance of records, and making or approving salary decisions. Lead, motivate, and develop the organization's staff and volunteers to advance employee engagement and develop a high-performing managerial team. Maintain a positive, transparent, and inclusive organizational culture that attracts and retains staff, board members, and volunteers.

4. Budget - Manage the organization's budget and resources, ensuring transparency to the

Board regarding expenditures and accountability in the allocation and use of funds;

engaging outside accounting firm to conduct annual audit in a timely manner; and ensuring tax filings are accurate and filed timely.

5. Program development - provide direction for areas of need and emphasis in program development. Assist staff in community networking and program planning. Evaluates overall quality of services provided.

6. Community Outreach - represents the organization in local, state and national Independent Living organizations. Works with elected officials, agencies and organizations to develop and promote legislation and programs that will benefit the community. Lead advocacy efforts to promote legislative and societal changes that benefit the disability community.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have a clear sense of the agency goals, mission, and philosophy, in order to guide the board in planning.

• Have a sound sense of financial management and planning.

• Set a positive tone for the agency in personnel and daily operating procedures. Assess staff needs and facilitate staff development.

• Implement board policies and planning by formulating sound operating procedures to achieve the annual goals.

• Work with Board of Directors on fundraising and strategic planning.

• Establish a good working relationship with representatives of media which will promote ongoing coverage of disability issues.

• Become recognized in the community as a resource for disability-related information and compliance with accessibility codes.

• Establish a good working relationship with public and private agencies/businesses that promotes positive attitudinal and architectural changes.

• Provide a forum for consumer organizations with related interests in order to assist them in advocating for their needs.

• Conduct community networking in order to identify and develop potential resources for the organization and consumers.

• Assume a leadership role in community planning by identifying gaps and duplications in consumer services for the best possible utilization of resources.

• Be a spokesperson for people with disabilities when a highly visible advocate is needed.

• Provide education on disability and disability issues to management team, the community, and stakeholders through such vehicles as TWP’s website, presentations to management team and community groups, and in-service training for employees and other providers of services to persons with disabilities.

• Be involved in state and national advocacy groups, educating legislators about disability issues.

• Provide education to media representatives to help ensure the use of positive disability terminology and portrayal. Promote coverage of disability issues by media.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Team player. Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of individuals and talents to complete projects.

• Ability to effectively supervise multiple employees.

• Ability to organize and plan multitude of tasks, projects and information. Must be able to stay focused and follow-up on assigned responsibilities independent of direct supervision.

• Excellent communication skills including both written and verbal.

• Must be flexible, resourceful, and have strong initiative.

• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Must possess accurate record-keeping skills.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage difficult situations.

• Effective public speaking skills.

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

• Creative thinking.

• Flexibility in dealing with job functions and schedules.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum 10+ years of experience demonstrating a positive track record of upward mobility and successful results is required.

• Demonstrated base of experience in leadership, management, budget oversight, and supervisory experience is necessary, preferably including management of an organization of similar size and scope.

• Service in a top leadership role of an organization where answering to a Board of Directors was a requirement.

• Demonstrated background in mentoring, motivating and leading a diverse staff and working with diverse communities.

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing financial management, including budgeting and financial planning, grant management and contract administration.

• Experience developing strategic plans and implementing such programs in a sustainable manner.

• Experience with not-for-profit or human services setting.

• Personal experience with a disability or close family member with a disability.

• Experience and knowledge of Centers for Independent Living guidelines; Medicaid programs, including Consumer Directed Services; and Home Health.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in administration, rehabilitation, social work, counseling or a related field plus five years’ experience in nonprofit agency administration or service provision to persons with disabilities* or bachelor’s degree with ten years’ experience in nonprofit agency administration work experience.

*May be waived for appropriate experience

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Kansas City, MO 64111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person