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Posting for Safe Horizon

Position Details Position Title: Chief Program Officer Function: Programs Position Type: Full-Time (Paid) Posted On: 7/19/2010 Job Description: The Position:
Safe Horizon is seeking a seasoned, creative, and forward-thinking individual to become its next Chief Program Officer (“CPO”).  The Chief Program Officer will be part of Safe Horizon’s senior team, reporting directly to the CEO. He or she will have approximately six direct reports and overall responsibility for program staff numbering 550. The Agency has recently completed a five year strategic plan, a central focus of which calls for standardizing client service practices across 60 locations and 10 program areas. The successful candidate will be able to design, direct and implement broad changes in practice, focusing on safety assessment, risk management and the needs presented by the client. Excellent organizational judgment will also be necessary, as some reorganizing of responsibilities is likely to be necessary as a result of strategic plan goals.

As a critical member of the senior management team, the CPO must be a talented manager with the ability to instill direction and leadership.  The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, a hands-on management style and the ability to address and solve problems or issues as they arise.  In addition, he or she will be diplomatic, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment.

Specific Responsibilities
· Work with the Senior Team to create and implement vision to innovate and enhance programs to retain Safe Horizon’s leadership position in the field.  Position Safe Horizon as leading authority on direct service to victims of violence and abuse.
· Provide expert knowledge in a range of areas of victimization or closely related field.
· Manage Safe Horizon’s large and complex program budget of approximately $48 million comprised of approximately 150 government, corporate, and foundation grants.
· Liaise with a wide range of external stakeholders, including government, corporate and private funders; as well as other government, private and non-profit partners.
· Champion policy change at the City and State level to better meet the changing needs of Safe Horizon’s clients.
· Represent Safe Horizon in the media, at conferences and in meetings with external stakeholders.
· Carry out strategic planning priorities through the development and implantation of annual program operating plans.
· Oversee management of funder contracts and program expenses to ensure programs’ ongoing ability to effectively and efficiently deliver on Safe Horizon’s mission and meet contract objectives.
· Ensure consistency between programs in delivering client services, including the development of clear and measurable outcomes, and a system for ongoing program evaluation.
· Serve as spokesperson for Safe Horizon as it relates to victim services, including the media, conferences, meetings with government officials, community-based organizations, and potential donors.
· Expand the organization’s capacity to disseminate, on both a local and a national level, knowledge about victimization and recovery.
· Act as a compelling advocate for Safe Horizon’s programs with internal and external stakeholders.
 Qualifications: · Significant management responsibility in a large, complex, geographically dispersed social service organization.
· A strong commitment to strengthening the diversity found among Safe Horizon’s clients and staff.
· Understanding and commitment to Safe Horizon’s mission.
· Significant experience in working with city and state government to develop and implement policies and programs to meet client needs.
· Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, motivate and retain quality staff and work effectively with CEO, board members, donors and volunteers.
· Masters degree and at least 10 years of management experience in a related field.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and previous compensation.  For more information on Safe Horizon, go to http://www.safehorizon.org/.
 Benefits: Not Specified Salary: $175k + Posting Expiration Date: 9/17/2010 How to Apply Application Instructions: TO APPLY:
Safe Horizon has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search.  Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:

Sue Waterbury, Senior Associate
Harris Rand Lusk
261 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
swaterbury@harrisrand.com

 Organization Information Posted By: Harris Rand Lusk Hiring Organization: Safe Horizon Domain: Human Services Budget $20M + Mission Statement: Safe Horizon is the nation's leading victim assistance organization and each year serves over 250,000 people who have been touched by violence by helping victims of crime and abuse through their crises. Recognized as a leader responding to the changing needs of its clients, Safe Horizon is sought after for its expertise on issues of violence and victimization in the City, the state and across the country.  Its programs are woven into the fabric of New York City:  in community based offices; domestic violence shelters; courts; police precincts; and schools. Whether responding to child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking or other violent crimes, Safe Horizon helps victims and their families heal and rebuild their lives.

Safe Horizon’s $50 million budget and full time staff of 650 supports a variety of program services including running a 24-hour hotline, providing safe shelter and food, and giving assistance through the legal process.  Safe Horizon also provides supportive services such as mental health counseling and case management, as well as advocating on issues dealing with domestic violence and child abuse. 
Web Site: http://www.safehorizon.org/ City: New York State: New York Postal Code: 10007 Country: United States

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