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Account/Position No.:                        24550/501900                                     Level 13

Position Title:                                      Director of Families First Programs

Department:                                        Center for Community Outreach

Expectations for All Employees 

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position 

Develops, implements and evaluates all aspects of the ETSU Families First Employment Services program. Performs data management. Coordinates program with Central Office personnel in Nashville and Director. Retains his/her position as regional Director.

Essential Functions 

-                Provides overall programmatic leadership.

-                Supervises data management input systems

-                Manages case load reconciliation between the DHS accent system and the ETSU case management system.

-                Manages regional case management area.

Secondary Functions 

-       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities 

 -       Knowledge of policies and procedures.

-        Knowledge of performance funding guidelines.

-        Ability to manage programs.

-        Ability to present information to various publics.

-        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

-        Ability to communicate effectively.

Supervision Given and Received 

Performs under general supervision.  Supervises administrative and support staff.

 Minimum Qualifications 

BS/BA degree; must have director experience with Families first.

August 2007