Distress Centre Board of Director
- Employer
- Distress Centre Calgary
- Location
- Calgary
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Industry
- Health Care & Social Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPPORTUNITY
Distress Centre has an enduring legacy of creating lasting social impact as a critical service in Calgary’s network of care. Together, our staff and volunteers create a unique culture and supportive work environment that sets Distress Centre apart. The Distress Centre team does not simply have an interest in helping others; we share a commitment to achieving results through service excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Distress Centre staff and crisis line volunteers reflect the diversity of the people we serve; we are looking to build diversity into the Board of Directors to represent all Calgarians.
This is an exciting time for the organization; the Board has just approved the 2019-2022 strategic plan and the Leadership team has already begun its implementation. In addition, DC will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020.
Our vision: Everyone is heard.
Our mission: Provide compassionate, accessible crisis support that enhances the health, well-being and resiliency of individuals in distress.
Our values: Accessibility, Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, Leadership, Partnerships, Respect, Volunteerism
The Distress Centre ensures that everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis by providing 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, and 211 referrals - all at no cost.
Please visit our website at: www.distresscentre.com
The Distress Centre’s Board of Directors is a Governance Board and is currently looking to add to the board at its upcoming Annual General Meeting in May. Members of the Board are elected to office for a term of three years and may stand for an additional 3 year term.
Your success is based on:
I. Strategic input into activating the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Distress Centre and being a true advocate for the Not for Profit;
II. Raising issues and concerns that support the Vision, Mission, and the effective operation of the Distress Centre;
III. Providing support by attending special events and/or participating in Distress Centre activities;
IV. Participating with fundraising initiatives;
V. Providing assistance and guidance in making connections, and supporting and advising on the long term sustainability of the Distress Centre;
VI. Providing sound, objective judgement in decision making; and,
VII. Attending Board meetings regularly – 6-8 per year, and serving on Committees.
Experience
o Experience in government relations, social media, fund raising, legal or accounting and a designation would be preferred.
o Previous not-for-profit Board experience would be helpful.
Personal Characteristics
o Candidates must be of uncompromising character and personal ethics
o A strategic, thoughtful, helpful, individual;
o Professional and engaged;
o Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
o Someone with a sense of humour, a sense of curiosity, and empathy;
Attractions
o The opportunity to work with an experienced, talented, leadership team and Board, and be a key contributor;
o The opportunity to work for an organization that contributes significantly to the betterment of our community;
Location: Calgary, Alberta
If interested, please reply to: sarahx@distresscentre.com Attention: Barbara Revay, Chair, Governance and Nomination Committee
Closing Date: March 15, 2019