Director Of Community & Family Resources

Back to all Jobs Director of Community & Family Resources (Open Positions: 1) Department: Community and Family Resources Job Status: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Days Worked: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. Details: Accepting applications starting December 12, 2023 through January 12, 2024. Apply Now Job Description Mayor-elect Kerry Thomson invites diverse talent to join the leadership team of the City of Bloomington, aiming to advance her mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place.

Nestled in southern Indiana, Bloomington combines small-town charm with city vibes, providing a dynamic and welcoming community for both personal and professional growth. Join us as Director of Community & Family Resources and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington. Duties: Recommends plans, policies, and programs to address community needs.

Oversees departmental personnel and operations, including revenue and expenditure activities, evaluation of programs and employees, and coordination of all departmental activities. Prepares and submits annual department budget requests for the department's program budget units, and administers budget resources upon approval. Coordinates departmental operations and programs with other local, state, and federal agencies and officials.

Prepares public statements and media releases and serves as spokesperson for the department regarding highly visible and complex projects and service issues, addressing controversial public issues as needed. Responsible for annual revenue projection goals and generating income from grants, sponsorships, fees and charges for services. Supervises submission of grant applications for department and community programs.

Represents department before various boards, commissions, councils and community groups, and attends regular meetings of these entities as needed. Promotes cooperation among government agencies, community organizations, and the general public to reach specific goals. Prepares annual reports and makes policy and operational changes as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education and Experience - Minimum knowledge equivalent to a master's degree in public administration or related field. Minimum experience equivalent to five years. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of the full range of theories and practices accepted in the field of social service programs and operations at the municipal level and ability to apply such knowledge to meet the needs of the community.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgeting. Ability to effectively communicate. Additional Information Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday and other times as needed.

Evening/weekend hours sometimes required Salary: $99,779-$113,911 This position is appointed by the Mayor. Benefits: Currently this position allows for teleworking part of the week. Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year.

They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment. The City contributes 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings.

The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457(b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay. Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.

Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance plan may utilize the City's Employee Health Clinic. Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives. The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees.

Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance. After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees. City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.

City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free. Disclaimer ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WHO DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER MAY APPLY AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230). AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER La Igualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status or disability in employment or the provision of services. The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.