Compeer of Lebanon County, a 501c3 non-profit agency serving residents of Lebanon County who live with mental illness, is searching for a passionate, energetic, organized and articulate person for the position of Executive Director. Compeer has been dedicated to changing lives and making a positive impact to the Lebanon community by supporting individuals on their path to mental wellness since 1999. Benefits include paid sick leave and a liberal personal leave policy.
Interested applicants should have the following solid skills:
- Passion for working with those living with mental illnesses
- Recruitment of volunteers to carry out the agency’s mission
- Organization for all facets of the direction of the agency
- Energy and charisma used for alerting community stakeholders to our mission
- Excellent verbal and written expression skills
- Education and experience in working in human services fields
- Ability to serve as an emphatic advocate for the mission of Compeer, and for the greater advancement of mental health awareness and wellness within our communities
- Ability to educate those who want to know more about our mission and the challenges for those living with mental illness
- Ability to offer support to those seeking assistance with mental illness related challenges; and support to agency volunteers and clients
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the agency and its mission beyond the normal workday
- The highest ethical standards
- Skills and foresight used when administering fiscal resources of the agency
- Strong time management skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Main duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work in collaboration with Compeer’s Board of Directors
- Partner with local community groups (United Way, MH/ID/EI, etc.)
- Grant writing
- Administration of the agency’s finances
- Recruitment, training, and on-going support of the volunteers of Compeer and CORPS
- Support of Compeer’s clients
- Supervision of additional agency staff
- Community outreach and mental health advocacy
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
- Prior experience (3-5 years) working in non-profit agency and/or in mental health field
- Bilingual a plus
Please email your resume, including references, along with a letter of interest to: director@compeer-lebanon.org by 10/31/18. Compeer is an equal opportunity employer.