Current Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working with Angels Foster Care! We are currenty in the process of hiring our next Executive Director. Please read the job description below to learn more about the position. For questions and/or to apply, please send an email to info@angelsfostercare.org or call our office at 805-884-0012.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
About the Position: Angels Foster Care is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, innovative Executive Director who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable infants and toddlers. Working with staff and reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for operational leadership, formulating and achieving agency objectives, strategic planning, fundraising, regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy focused on improving the well-being of children in foster care, securing the funding necessary for sustainability and program expansion, and oversight of the budget.
This is a county-wide position. Angels Foster Care has offices in Northern Santa Barbara County (Old Orcutt) and Southern Santa Barbara County (downtown Santa Barbara).
Responsibilities:
Oversees all aspects of Angels Foster Care service delivery and organizational management
Works in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff to develop strategic plans that align with the organization’s mission, values, vision, and long-term objectives
Develops evaluation plans, tracks key performance measures, and implements programmatic improvements
Informs the Board about internal issues and external developments that may affect the organization
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and contracts
Manages financial planning, reporting, and budgeting to meet the agency’s short and long-term goals
Ensures financial stability by maintaining healthy cash flow and reserves
Ensures policies and procedures are in place and consistent with the organization’s culture and vision
Fosters a collaborative, supportive, respectful, diverse, and culturally relevant workplace environment
Creates and nurtures positive relationships with key stakeholders including Child Welfare Services administrators, private foundations, donors, volunteers, elected officials, and community partners
Oversees recruitment of new Angels Foster Care families
Serves as the Agency’s primary spokesperson
Serves on community committees, task forces, networks, and boards
Oversees all development activities including fundraising campaigns and events, donor relations, and grant writing
Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human services, behavioral science, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred
Familiarity with the principles and practices of social work applicable to children in foster care
Experience leading a non-profit organization serving young children and/or children in foster care is highly desirable
A minimum of five years of experience in progressively responsible senior management roles
Experience administering programs, managing budgets, facilitating the strategic planning process, fundraising, grant writing, and implementing an organization’s vision and mission
Strong problem-solving skills and conflict management skills
Ability to manage change, build coalitions, and work cooperatively, collaboratively, and diplomatically with a variety of diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of regulatory compliance
Experience negotiating and managing contracts
Ability to ensure program policies, procedures, and guidelines are fully and consistently implemented
Experience effectively managing teams and motivating, mentoring, and developing staff
Ability to develop evaluation plans and articulate outcomes to support program improvement and growth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Public speaking and public relations experience
Personal Characteristics:
Passionate about serving very young foster children
Able to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
Superior relationship management skills
Caring, compassionate, honest, and flexible
Energetic, self-motivated, and organized
Honors diversity and culturally competent
Devoted to the well-being of the communities served by Angels Foster Care
Committed to ongoing professional development and personal growth
Qualifications:
Ability to obtain criminal record clearance
Must possess a valid California driver's license, car insurance, and an acceptable DMV record
Must have a reliable source of private transportation
Compensation:
Salary range for this position is $100,000/year - $125,000 per year
About Us: Angels Foster Care is a non-profit foster family agency serving abused, neglected, and abandoned children from birth to age 5, and their resource families (aka “foster” families) throughout Santa Barbara County and Southern San Luis Obispo County. Our agency works with approximately 40 foster children, and their resource families, each year. Angels Foster Care families have provided safety, stability, and nurturing care for more than 310 babies and toddlers in foster care since our inception in 2006.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all recommendations of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
FOR QUESTIONS/TO APPLY: Please send an email to info@angelsfostercare.org or call 805-884-0012.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Angels Foster Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.