Board of Directors - Financial Expertise

(Central West Specialized Developmental Services, Developmental Services)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0601
Last Full Update: 01 Dec 2023

Opportunity Details: Board of Directors - Financial Expertise

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Central West Specialized Developmental Services is a leader in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a focus on complex needs.

Contact Lisa Cranstoun, Executive Assistant & Partner Liaison, Central West Specialized Developmental Services; Phone: 905-844-7864 ext 322 * 905-208-5748; Email: cranstounli@cwsds.ca
Duties

CWSDS is a not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of exceptional community and supportive living services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex needs in Dufferin, Halton, Peel, Waterloo and Wellington regions. We are widely recognized as a premier service provider by clients, families, clinicians and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. We operate a central facility in Oakville, Ontario plus 8 satellite sites throughout the region.  CWSDS serves over 18, 000 clients per year and is the first developmental services congregate care setting internationally to collaborate with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario to become a Best Practice Spotlight Organization.The Board is seeking Directors who demonstrate professional knowledge and experience in finance – preference for CPA/CMA.

Our Vision, Purpose and Values

Vision:  Driving excellence in specialized services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex needs.

Purpose:  To improve the quality of life for the community of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex needs by providing specialized services and supports.

Values:     The following values are central to our operation and caring culture:

  • Accountability
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Respect

Our Governance: The Board of Directors

The role of the Board of Directors is to govern and oversee the affairs of CWSDS.  Board in person meetings are held monthly in Oakville with video and/or teleconferences as required.  The Board does not typically meet in July or August.  Board Directors are required to attend all Board meetings and must sit on two Board committees.

Director Qualifications

As a leader, you seek to volunteer with an organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.

With the combination of your personal interest, experience and commitment to the sector and your professional expertise, you can help lead CWSDS as it embraces the increasing demands for service.

We are seeking candidates with the following backgrounds to enhance the Board’s current complement of skills:

  • Finance (preference for those with a CPA or CMA)

The primary role of the Board of Directors is to govern CWSDS according to the corporation’s Articles, By-Laws and policies. In so doing,

  • we are responsible for hiring and overseeing the performance of the Chief Executive Officer;
  • we, in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer and senior management, establish strategic directions and set risk strategy policies for the organization;
  • we provide operational oversight for the senior management team and ensure that CWSDS has a continuous quality improvement strategy and plan.

In coming to the Board’s decisions, Board Members are expected to participate openly and vigorously in Board discussions so that the Board can make the best, most informed decisions and choices. Individual Board Members carry many duties and responsibilities in this process, including:

·         Duty of Knowledge

·         Duty of Diligence

·         Duty of Care

·         Fiduciary Duty

·         Duty of Skill & Prudence

·         Duty of Trusteeship

 

More Info Link https://cwsds.ca/join-us/volunteers/
Clients We support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (adults and children) in the Halton, Waterloo, Wellington-Dufferin and Peel Regions.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Families
Areas of Interest Advocacy ; Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Board of Directors ; Committees ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Special Needs / Differently Abled
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance - CPA/CMA preferred ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment Length Long Term - 4 Years with a potential of two additional 4-year terms ; Monthly in-person meetings on first Tuesday each month (January, April and August excluded), 1 half-day Board retreat, and occasional ad hoc 60-minute video and/or conference calls (meeting preparation time an additional hour per meeting).
Interaction Level Small Group - Our Board is between 7 - 15 people
Seasons Year Round ; Monthly in-person meetings on first Tuesday each month (January, April and August excluded), 1 half-day Board retreat, and occasional ad hoc 60-minute video and/or conference calls (meeting preparation time an additional hour per meeting).
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Location Oakville, Ontario
Number of Positions Burlington ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville 
 
2 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Transportation Near public transit
Application Deadline 05 Jan 2024
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 30 Nov 2023 and on or before 02 Jan 2024

Agency Details: Central West Specialized Developmental Services, Developmental Services

Office Phone 905-844-7864
Fax 905-844-3545
E-Mail info@cwsds.ca
Website www.cwsds.ca
Address & Map
53 Bond St
Oakville, ON L6K 1L8
 
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