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September 03, 2008

Bronx, NY: Executive Director Needed at Independent Living Services

Seeking: An Individual Who Will Make a Difference

Independent living centers (ILCs) are designed to help people with all types of disabilities to obtain services they need, to learn how to advocate for themselves, to change systems that discriminate or act against the best interests of persons with disabilities and to allow people to fully participate in the activities of our society. Centers are run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.

Bronx Independent Living Services has been a force in Bronx County for the last twenty-five years. Core services include: Information and Referral, Peer Counseling, Individual and Systems’ Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training. We also have a grant to assist people victimized by crime and domestic violence. Our funding comes from N.Y. State and the federal government.

The ideal candidate should be able to design and implement a plan to improve the lives of people with disabilities living in the Bronx through changes to the systems that impact their lives. He/She should possess a minimum B.A. /B.S. degree in a related field, and a minimum of two years experience in a high-level management position at a non-profit organization, with a clear understanding and commitment to the Independent Living philosophy, is able to direct community-organizing actions and have demonstrated abilities in following areas:

Leadership and supervisory skills:

  • Responsibility for fiscal oversight and management.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the concepts and philosophies of Centers for Independent Living and independent living services.
  • Excellent communication skills to include public presentations and written reports.

Compensation: Salary starting in the high 50’s, health insurance, four weeks vacation, with a brand new office in the mid-Bronx.

Please send resume and letter of interest addressing the qualifications for the position of Executive Director, including a description of any personal experiences with disability issues. On a separate piece of paper please submit your specific answers to the following questions:

  1. Describe your knowledge of and experience with the independent living movement. Please include your vision for the movement’s future.

  2. Describe your leadership style.

  3. What was your most difficult leadership decision, and how did you handle it?


Please forward application materials by September 29, 2008 to: BILS.EDSearch@gmail.com or to:

Search Committee

BILS

4419 Third Avenue, Suite 2C

Bronx, New York 10457

BILS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. We encourage a diverse applicant pool. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posted by Nancy at September 3, 2008 04:59 PM

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