ABOUT EAST RIVER FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE

Established in 1996, East River Family Strengthening Collaborative, Inc. (ERFSC) is one of seven, neighborhood-based Healthy Families Thriving Communities Collaboratives in the District of Columbia. Spearheaded by the DC Child and Family Service Agency and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ERFSC received its planning grant in April 1996 and its implementation grant in August 1997. In 2000, ERFSC separated from its parent organization, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, to become its own independent 501(c)(3).

Our mission is to empower families, youth, seniors, and communities to become more self-sufficient through integrated and collaborative community-based services utilizing evidence-based practices that are family focused and person-centered.

The organization has fostered major programs such as East of the River Regional Socialization HUB (senior services for Wards 7 & 8), Community Prevention and Support (case management for families), Truancy Prevention, Safe Passages and Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program for homeless families, and two Family Success Centers– Benning Terrace/Benning Park and Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for setting and advancing the ERFSC agenda through strategic business strategy, partnership development and relationship building across the community, business, political and nonprofit sectors in Ward 7 and the Washington DC metropolitan area.

In conjunction with the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for raising the visibility and profile of ERFSC. The CEO serves as a catalyst in building innovative and enduring community partnerships and programs that align with ERFSC’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. In addition to envisioning the strategy and direction of ERFSC, the CEO models and sets ERFSC’s culture, values, and behavior.

Direct reports include the Deputy Director of Family Services, Deputy Director of Senior Services, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, Director of Finance and Director of Operations.

A FEW ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the public face of ERFSC – manages and directs strategic external relationships including but not limited to DC government agencies (CFSA, DHS, DBH, DHCD, DCPS, OSSE, OVSJG), DC Collaboratives, faith-based partners, and other community-based groups.
• With the support of the Executive Team, oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Leads fundraising and philanthropy – working with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team, ensures a diverse strategy is implemented to support the organization’s sustainability and take advantage of new opportunities for continuity of relevant and effective programs and coalitions as well as robust income-generating ventures.
• Ensures a sound financial structure – in conjunction with the Director of Finance, supports robust fiscal management policies and procedures and strategic initiatives that increase income to ERFSC.

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