The three organizations that I choose my appealing jobs from
are Administration of Children’s Services, National Association for the
Education of Young Children, and New York State Office of Children and Family
Services.
Administration of Children’s Services:
Is a federal agency that protects and promotes the economic and social well
being of families as well as their values in the community. The job that is
titled Deputy Director for Community Based Services appeals to me because it
will provide opportunities for people from low income families to be involved
in considering what they can use in their community to empower their lives. The
experiences and skills for this job are the following: The ideal
candidate will possess an MSW (Masters in Social Works) or related degree from
an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible
experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a
large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating
in the area of social services; or the candidate must demonstrate commitment to
the agency’s mission, values, and core beliefs; a record of proven leadership
and middle management accomplishment; excellent group, facilitation, and
communication skills; strong clinical skills; experience with managing a
multicultural professional staff and expertise in culturally competent social
work practice; bilingual a plus. The candidate should have a working knowledge
of guidelines, policies, and regulations related to child welfare, safety,
permanency, and well-being. The successful candidate will also possess
excellent written and verbal communication skill; as well as excellent
analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; proficient knowledge in
the use of NYS connections Database, Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, and
Access 2003 (“NYC Careers,” 2013).
The second organization’s
job is titled Executive Director 1 from National Association for the Education
of Young Children. The organization’s mission is to serve and act on behalf of
the needs, rights and well-being of all children with primary focus on the
provision of educational and developmental services and resources (“NAEYC,”
2013). The Executive Director job appeals to me because it will help me
motivate people to appreciate themselves better so that they can pass the love
and value they have for themselves to others. The
skills and experiences required for this job are the following: The Executive Director will provide
strategic vision and leadership to the organization; Board and staff support
and development; management and oversight of all NAEYC operations;
implementation of Board policy; and responsible stewardship and development of
the organization’s financial resources. The Executive Director represents and promotes NAEYC,
serving as the voice for young children, their families and educators and
providing services to a diverse community of stakeholders. NAEYC believes
high-performing organizations are inclusive and continually seeks to be
enriched and strengthened by the wisdom of diversity. NAEYC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of relevant
executive- or senior-level experience in an organization or association,
education-related entity or foundation and have interest or experience in
and/or understanding of early childhood education. A Bachelor’s degree in
education, business or a related field is recommended; an advanced degree is
desirable, and designation as a Certified Association Executive is an asset.
Candidates must have strong communication, analytical, financial, fundraising,
consensus-building and entrepreneurial skills, and the ability to foster
creative, inclusive, transparent and engaged relationships with members and
staff (“NAEYC,” 2013).
The third
agency’s job is titled Education Director from New York State Office of
Children and Family Services. The agency’s mission is to promote safety,
permanency and well-being of children, families and communities (“OCFS,” 2013).
The Education Director job appeals to me because the agency always finds ways
to motivate and appreciate its staff by recognizing and giving them incentives
that enable them to perform better and bring out the best in them by making
them compete against each other. The skills and experiences required for this
job are the following: The Education Director will plan,
direct and coordinate the educational activities in an Office of Children and
Family Services facility. Interviews, hire, supervise and evaluate the facility
education staff. Supervise education curriculum development. Maintain an
in-service training program. Additional duties will be discussed in detail
during the interview (“OCFS,” 2013). As a
leader, motivator, and advocate, I will like to lead with a purpose in mind,
which is leading by example. When leaders are loving, caring, valuing, and
appreciating others, they are equally creating an atmosphere where those around
them start to believe in themselves. I will also help others to connect their
love for what they do to the need of the organization and integrate young and
old generation of leaders together to facilitate optimum development.
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