The Executive Director of the Pediatric Development Center (PDC) provides leadership, supervision, guidance, and support to early intervention services and programs for children 0-3 years of age who reside in Central and Southern Berkshire County. In addition to overseeing the management of program services, the Executive Director is responsible for the oversight of the financial sustainability of the organization, serves as organization’s chief spokesperson and is visible and engaged in the community.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Executive Director serves as the liaison to the Board of Directors and leads efforts to develop the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan, including goals and outcome measures. The ED is responsible for program administration, standards, monitoring, accountability, and reporting as required by the MA Department of Public Health.
The ED ensures a high levels of collaboration amongst and between department programs and service areas, effectively communicates with staff, family, school district stakeholders, and the community to ensure program resources and improvement efforts are aligned to meet the needs of the community. The ED also leads fundraising efforts to ensure the resources needed for a high-quality early intervention service system are available.
General Operations
Develops policies and procedures to ensure effective operations.
Develops and oversees effective organizational programming.
Identifies the need for and manages various IT systems including databases to track client demographics, service delivery and outcomes; fiscal management and donations.
Public Relations
Oversees marketing and communications efforts.
Is active and visible in the community to promote PDC as an essential service provider and to develop necessary partnerships.
Increase public awareness of early intervention services, and support for PDC.
Represents PDC in local, regional and statewide initiatives and committees to advance the work of PDC and demonstrate leadership.
Advocates for the organization and funding with funders, stakeholders, and various constituent groups.
Financial Management
Leads efforts to plan, implement, and operate within an approved annual budget.
Oversees the fiscal management of the organization to ensure maximum resource utilization, maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position, and ensures business practices are compliant with regulatory and legal requirements. Specifically supervises and manages the work of the accountant (may be on staff or contractor).
Seeks additional revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations, local civic organizations and government sources in support of the organization.
Manages communications and relationships with funding sources.
Ensures compliance with funding obligations and submits required grant programmatic and fiscal reports.
Participates in the annual audit process, including working with the board to choose an auditing firm and that audits are submitted on time.
Human Resources
Hires, supervises, evaluates, and retains qualified and competent staff; terminates employment when necessary.
Ensures appropriate number of staff in various specialty areas for optimal program performance and to meet the community needs.
Establishes and monitors compliance with employment policies and procedures and ensures personnel records comply with policies.
Directly supervises two program directors.
Oversees an annual performance review system for the organization.
Collaboration with the Board of Directors
Communicates effectively with the Board and provides timely and accurate information necessary for the Board to function properly and make key decisions, including regular program and financial performance reporting.
Participates in monthly and special board meetings.
Actively participates in Board recruitment, training and succession planning.
Leads efforts to review and update the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Master's Degree in early childhood education, special education, nonprofit management, business or related field strongly preferred, Bachelor's degree with extensive, relevant experince considered.
Minimum of five years' experience managing people programs and services in early intervention and/or relavant clinical discipline (developmental specialist; psychologist; speech, physical, occupational therapy; social work; nurse; autism specialist; vision specialist; behavior specialist; nutritionist).
Knowledge of research and best practices in the field of early intervention, commitment to ongoing continued professional development.
Experience with budget development, management and reporting.
Strong organizational management experience including developing and maintaining innovative programs and growing effective teams.
Effective fundraising experience including obtaining and managing local, state and federal grants and donor prospecting and stewardship.
Excellent written and verbal skills including public speaking.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people including volunteers; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure a sense of belonging and value for all.
The Pediatric Development Center provides Early Intervention services to Central and Southern Berkshire County. Our mission is to offer education, therapy, and family support for children birth to age three who have developmental concerns. Children are eligible for PDC services if they have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities, or if their development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances.
At PDC we recognize the crucial influence that the entire family has on the life of the developing child. We work in partnership with families, developing a plan designed to address the desired outcomes of parents for their child. Our services are provided in the child’s natural environment, including their home, day care setting, and other early childhood settings.
Our lengthy experience as early intervention providers has reinforced our belief that consistent, loving adults in a child’s life will have the greatest influence on development. Early environments matter and nurturing relationships are essential. With these values in place, our clinicians work side-by-side with families, strengthening parents to feel confidence and competence in their own abilities to raise their child.