Executive Director of Mahoning County Children Services

Position:
Executive Director of Mahoning County Children Services
Location: 222 West Federal Street, 4 th Floor; Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Agency Description:
1. 15 million dollar budget with 120 full-time staff; three levies (1 mill, .85 mill and .5 mill)
with long history of voter support.
2. COA accreditation in process.
3. Identified as a “Round 3 Pilot Project” county for Alternative Response.
4. Currently licensed for two group homes, serving children with behavioral and emotional
special needs.
5. “One Church, One Child” participating county.
6. Strong support from community, Family and Children First Council partners, Board
members and courts.
7. Cooperative labor relations between management and Communications Workers of America
representatives.
8. Collaborates with Homes for Kids, Inc. to provide Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care.
Qualifications: Proven administrative experience as associate or executive director, preferably
at a public child welfare agency. Master’s degree in social work or closely related graduate
degree which offers substantial training in administrative techniques within the social welfare
field. Must relocate to the Mahoning Valley, preferably Mahoning County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. In coordination with the administrative team, oversees and monitors all aspects of the
agency.
2. Provides orientation and training to Board members, develops agendas and reports for
monthly meetings of the Board, recommends policy changes and reviews program
procedures, as needed.
3. Submits to the Board and community an annual report of programs, including a financial
summary.
4. Administers work rules and disciplinary actions for employees in accordance with the
personnel practices established by the Board.

5. Interprets the needs of the staff to the Board and monitors the salary levels, benefits and work
conditions to remain competitive with other public service employers.
6. Monitors agency spending to comply with Board-approved budget.
7. Keeps Board members informed of revenue and expenditures.
8. Acts as the public relations spokesman for the Board, the agency, and child welfare in
general. Maintains positive relations with community partners and county commissioners.
9. Monitors service delivery to assure compliance with state and federal standards for best
practice. Works with administration to maintain continuous quality improvement in all
service areas, and to uphold Council on Accreditation (COA) standards.
10. Leads the agency to provide “mission-driven” services. (“Mahoning County Children
Services, in partnership with the community, is committed to being the leader in protecting
children while helping to preserve families.”)
Short-Term Goals:
1. Show creativity and initiative in developing new programs, based on client needs.
2. Develop and maintain a stable senior management team.
3. Provide “succession planning” option for the Board.
4. Evaluate agency’s residential placements.
Compensation:
Competitive salary, to be negotiated.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2013
To Apply: Submit a resume with cover letter to David E. Arnold, LISW-S, Interim Executive
Director, Mahoning County Children Services, 222 West Federal Street, 4 th Floor, Youngstown,
OH 44503. Further materials and an application will be requested if the applicant possesses the
desired qualifications. Questions can be addressed to David E. Arnold at
ARNOLD01@odjfs.state.oh.us.