Executive Director in Bend, Oregon

The Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program (COGAP) is a newly formed non-profit organization located in Bend, Oregon, whose mission is to provide pro-bono and low-cost fee-based guardianship and conservatorship services to indigent and low-income incapacitated individuals in Central Oregon. COGAP also serves to educate, mentor and train new professional certified Guardians through its internship program.

Executive Director Job Responsibilities:

· Implement and run the day-to-day administrative operations of COGAP;

· Maintain financial records and budget, pay expenses of organization and maintain status as a 501(c)(3) organization;

· Develop and maintain relationships with funding partners for initial and long-term funding sources including, but not limited to grant requests, private donations, development of and marketing for fee-based services;

· Respond to referrals from local social service agencies, medical professionals, attorneys, law enforcement, families and individuals in the community, and establish and maintain working relationships with them;

· Develop time and cost-efficient procedures, forms, checklists and policies to carry out COGAP’s goals to serve as many protected persons as feasible;

· Communicate with the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee as requested, assist with agenda and preparation of materials therefore and attend all meetings thereof;

· Assist the Professional Staff Guardian to determine individual case management plans for guardianship clients and participate in ongoing case management for clients as needed;

· Attend High Risk Team Meeting for Counties served;

· Review all intake forms and act as liaison between referring parties and the Staff Guardian and Advisory Committee regarding all referrals to the program;

· Direct retained attorneys to produce a variety of court documents and petitions and decide legally correct actions given a wide variety of Oregon Laws; appear for court hearings as needed and maintain a good working relationship with probate court and retained legal counsel;

· Act as liaison for families needing information and assistance and guardianship/conservatorship issues through office visits and phone contacts;

· Provide public presentations to outside agencies and service groups to assist in identifying at-risk populations and for recruiting volunteers;

· Compile statistics and report to Board of Directors, County, State and other funding agencies and organizations; comply with State statutes; monitor budget; and research funding opportunities;

· Work with COGAP Philanthropy Advisor to facilitate fundraising efforts and obtain new sources of funding for the organization; and

· Develop partnerships with OSU and COCC to create a guardianship certification degree program, assist with curriculum development and classroom teaching assistance.

Work Hours & Benefits: This is a 30-40 hour per week FLSA exempt position. The successful candidate will work in the main office in Bend with options for occasional hybrid work, and in-person attendance at meetings may occasionally be required. Job benefits include medical and dental insurance. Salary $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience. Training also provided by current Executive Director. Approximate start date December 2nd, 2024.

Executive Director Qualifications / Skills:

· Demonstrated leadership and management skills

· Fundraising and Budgeting

· Ability to multi-task

· Takes initiative

· Works independently

· Creative problem-solving skills

· Enthusiastic

· Organized

· Collaborative

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health or related field

· Five or more years of experience in relevant field

· Knowledge of Oregon guardianship and conservatorship laws and process

· Nonprofit work experience preferred

· Driver’s License and appropriate insurance

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