Director of Administration at Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Vehicle Fleet Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency’s commitment to “The PCHAS Way” which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client. Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a generous 403(b) Retirement Plan (After 1 year of employment, PCHAS provides a 3% contribution and an additional 2:1 match up to an employee's 3% contribution). Status: Exempt Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic or toxic chemicals and a variety of maintenance and office equipment. The employee will occasionally be requested to lift up to 50 pounds. Position Summary: The Director of Administration provides highly competent services in the areas of all agency facility and risk management needs, to provide oversight and leadership to the Agency’s Facilities & Maintenance and Risk Management teams, to guide the development of Facilities systems and to provide administration level support for the agency’s facility and risk management needs. Essential Job Functions Plans for the proper upkeep of agency property and the effective utilization of agency resources needed for the upkeep. Plans for the implementation of the Agency’s strategic plan regarding facility renovations and expansion projects. Supports the Agency’s strategic initiatives for facility renovation and expansions. Demonstrates effective collaboration across departmental lines. Directs a team of employees to effectively implement the goals of the department. Oversees the implementation of the agency’s facilities ticket system. Oversees all areas of risk management for the agency. Oversees vehicle fleet management including monitoring and optimization of agency vehicles related to safety, efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Key aspects of this oversight include tracking vehicle maintenance and fuel consumption, monitoring driver behavior, managing regulatory compliance, and utilizing telematics and fleet management software for real-time data and analysis to improve operations and controlling costs. Other duties as assigned Requirements Travel to all facilities regularly is required. Requires a bachelor's degree or seven years of relevant work experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs. Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and childcare/elder care disqualification list screenings. As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease. Christian Commitment: Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients’ strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God.

Responsibilities

The Director of Administration oversees the agency's facility and risk management needs, providing leadership to the Facilities & Maintenance and Risk Management teams. They are responsible for planning upkeep, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective resource utilization.