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Management |
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Contents | 1.
Introduction | 2.Steps | 3.Table
of contents | 4.
Formats and examples |
5. Resources
4. Formats and examples
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Formats
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Example 9. Executive Officer's Job Description Main Roles The Executive Officer is accountable for:
Appointed by: The Board Accountable to: The Board Supervises Senior Managers Liaising/ Working with Local community Government and non-government welfare organisations Wider community Duties Mission Ensure that The Service has an explicit mission, philosophy and adequate policies and procedures in place. Ensure that The Service is enlivened by its mission and philosophy and that The Service operates within the agreed philosophy and policies. Ensure that the Senior Managers operate as a team and that there is a consistent approach across the whole of The Service . Management Keep the Board adequately informed so they are able to effectively carry out their role. Ensures that The Service is effectively and efficiently managed. Ensures that adequate systems and information are available for the Board, staff and others to know how well The Service is meeting its aims and objectives. Ensures that programs are regularly reviewed and staff are working for program improvement within the context of the changing needs of the young people and their families and the wider community. Pastoral Care and Program Ultimately responsible for pastoral care of young people and staff (and young people's families where appropriate) Ultimately responsible for all admissions and discharges. Personnel Responsible for the appointment of all staff (delegated to Seniors Managers with the Executive Officer's approval for staff within their units). Appoints senior managers with the approval of the Board Ensures that staff appraisal systems are in place throughout The Service Undertakes regular staff appraisals of Senior Manages and the Fundraising Officer. Complaints Ensures that client and staff complaints are effectively dealt with including referring them to the Board if appropriate. Relationships with the local community Maintains and develop relationships with the local community. Relationships with the welfare community Ensures that The Service is appropriately represented in relevant organisations and networks within the welfare community (either through participation or appointment of representatives) - including both government and non-government organisations and networks. Public Relations, Marketing and Fundraising Responsible for the overall plan and approach for public relations, marketing and fund-raising initiatives. Be the contact person for the media. Finances Monitors financial information to ensure that The Service is operating efficiently and within an agreed budget. Alerts the Board to all key financial issues. Records Responsible for ensuring that the archives and records section (including confidential material on clients) is maintained and up-to-date and secure manner and that access is restricted to authorised The Service staff. Formal Qualifications Relevant degree (eg, Social Work, Psychology, Education) Essential Knowledge and Competencies Required Ability to understand and willingness to be committed to the philosophy and ethos of The Service Ability to effectively manage staff. Capacity to lead a senior management team Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills Experience in management Essential Experience Experience in working in the welfare sector Desirable Experience Experience in some residential care or educational setting
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