Board of Directors
(Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby)
Opportunity Details: Board of Directors
| Contact | Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Community Living Ajax Pickering and Whitby; Phone: 905 427 3300 ext 237; Fax: 905 427 3310; Email: lisa.mcneebaker@clapw.org |
| Duties | The Board is responsible for the governance and overall performance of the organization. The responsibilites of the Board shall include: -comply with provisions of applicabile legislation, regulaions, and common law -appoint and supervise the Executive Director and delegate responsiblity and appropriate authority to carry out the responsibilities while ensuring accountability to the board -support, direct, evaluate and if necessary terminate the Executive Director -assume responsibility for succession planning for the Executive Director and the Board -ensure auditors are appointed annually by the members -examine and consider the report of the Auditors and the financial statements of the organization -establish and review the mission statement and the strategic plan -monitor risk, ensure implementation of systems to mitigate risk -ensure mechanisms are in place to provide high quality care to people with intellectual disabilites served by the organization |
| More Info Link | www.clapw.org |
| Benefits | Learn about team dynamics, learn about the developmental services sector, hone your governance skills, strengthen leadership skills, make a difference in your community |
| Clients | Adults who have intellectual disabilities |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Board of Directors |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - board terms are for 3 years |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Evening (6pm-830pm Last Monday of every Month) board meets virtually with quarterly in person meetings |
| Seasons | Year Round ; Typically Board does not meet in August or December |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Clarington ; Port Perry ; Whitby 3 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Application Deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Police check with vulnerable sector screening. Cost is covered by the agency. |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Start Date | On or before 26 Sep 2023 |
Agency Details: Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-427-3300 |
| Fax | 905-427-3310 |
| info@clapw.org | |
| Website | www.clapw.org |
| Address & Map | Administrative Office, 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |
| Mailing Address | Administrative Office; 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |
