Regional Director, East Bay

Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Director exercises management responsibility for overall functioning and  performance of the organization relating to clinical program, and public policy activities. Directs,  administers, and coordinates the activities of the organization in support of mission, policies,  goals, and objectives established by the CEO and the Board of Directors. 

Directs and manages the implementation of the operating and program plan to meet the short  and long-term objectives of Side by Side. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, functions as  an Agency officer in external relations with major public stakeholders. Responsible for the  overall planning, development, implementation and maintenance of an operational program infrastructure for achieving the organization’s objectives. 

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 depending on years of experience.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees)
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance.  Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.  
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
• Pet Insurance

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS

 Strategic and Annual Planning

• Assists with the formulation and development of the long-term vision and business  development strategic plans (i.e., business plan and long-range forecasts). 
• Manage the development and implementation of the annual operating and program plan to ensure that the operating strategies and tactics necessary to support the organization’s mission are implemented effectively. 
• Collaborates in the development of the annual review, analysis, and reporting of the organization’s strategic plans, implementation progress, and achievements for the CEO, Board of Directors, and management and staff. 
• Regularly perform an analysis of operational performance and recommend strategies for improvement. 

Finance and Administration 

• Works with the Director of Financial Services to develop, communicate and execute financial