Description

The Veterans Transition Center of California (VTC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Veterans to move from crisis to self-sufficiency. We provide transitional housing, case management, mental health services, and other supportive programs to help Veterans overcome homelessness, addiction, and trauma.

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall be accountable to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors authorizes the CEO to administer business, personnel, program, and public affairs of the VTC, with delegation of responsibility to other personnel as necessary and appropriate.   The Board of Directors tasks the CEO to ensure the performance of the following areas of responsibility:

- Programs  

• Develop and/or direct all VTC programs in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements
•  Prepare, review of and submittal of all applications and proposals  
• Negotiation and execution of contracts, as approved ad authorized by the Board of Directors  
• Coordinate and/or prepare and submit all required reports and funding claims  
• Conduct quarterly evaluation of program effectiveness; take necessary action to maintain sufficient program funding levels and conduct funding and staff evaluations
•   Conduct an annual evaluation of all programs to include the goals set and achievement of the goal 

Fiscal Management  

• Develop annual VTC operational and program budgets
• Identify potential funding sources, as required and oversee grant proposals, with supporting documents  
• Coordinate chair fundraising activities
• Conduct program and financial analysis  
• Conduct contract management  
• Submit monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors  
• Retention of payroll and payroll taxes  
• With Board approval, retain the services of an independent CPA firm for annual audit, tax reports, and reports to the State Attorney General  

Clerical  

• Prepare agendas and ensure minutes of the Board of Directors meetings are kept and published  
• Maintain files and records as appropriate  
• Conduct correspondence as appropriate  
• Ensure all paperwork and taskings are completed in a timely manner  

Facilities  

• Ensure adequate facilities to accommodate the program(s)  
• Provide for maintenance, repair and improvements of buildings and rounds as necessary, in accordance with the requirements of funding entities  
• Call for bids as necessary  
• Ensure security and control use of VTC facilities as appropriate for staff/community use  
• Equipment/Materials/Supplies  
• Authorize liquidation/replacement of equipment, materials, and supplies as necessary and appropriate.  
• Authorize acquisition of new equipment, materials, and supplies as necessary and appropriate  
• Call for bids as required  
• Single items costing $5,000 or more requires prior approval of the Board of Directors as well as certain funding entities  

Personnel  

• Ensure staffing patterns comply with qualifications, which meet program needs  
• Administer employment, assignment, promotion, demotion or dismissal of staff (paid and volunteer)  
• Assess changes in pay scales or rates, staying within budget limits  
• Provide direct supervision and evaluate COO and Program Directors  
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings  
• Resolve personnel issues  
• Serve as a liaison between staff and the Board of Directors  
• Generate and issue policy and information memos to staff  
• Routinely review the Employee Handbook and incorporate changes if needed

 Public Relations  

• The CEO shall serve as a community liaison to:  
• Provide presentations and information regarding the VTC goals and objectives, its programs and services  
• Maintain contact with community organizations and public agencies, which provide services and/or funds to programs servicing Veterans and/or their families  
• Represent the VTC on committees, boards, panels, commissions, councils and other appropriate bodies  
• Make presentations at public gatherings (i.e., conferences, workshops, seminars, meetings and hearings)  
• Participate in community service projects and demonstration projects to make the community aware of VTC services and resources  
• Foster collaborative efforts

Physical Demands  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.   

Requirements

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  

• This position requires the incumbent to prioritize tasks and plan ahead to minimize personal and staff overtime and occasional weekend work.  

Travel  

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.  

Preferred Education and Experience  

• Master’s degree in business administration or similar field  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

• Strong interpersonal communication skills  
• Public speaking experience  
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)  

• Applicant must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

 AAP/EEO Statement  

• The Veterans Transition Center provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.  

Other Duties  

• Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Job Type: Full-time