Now Hiring - Director of Business Development in Citrus Heights, CA

Director of Business Development

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Director of Business Development Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to work collaboratively to support Wayfinder’s strategic expansion and manage the new business development life cycle, including new opportunities, developing and driving proposals for new business procurement, and leading innovative projects.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with program leadership to source, assess, and select new program opportunities and areas for service line development and expansion.
• Responsible for drafting and submitting public grants, including program design and budget management
• Proactively research and evaluate industry trends, best practices, and public funding opportunities to identify new opportunities for revenue-generating activities and partnerships.
• Pursue and cultivate strategic partnerships with cross-sectoral community providers.
• Work closely alongside the program leadership team to plan, implement and oversee the successful start-up or expansion of programs and projects.
• Advise on the sustainability of Wayfinder’s various services and the relevance of upcoming legislation, policy, and funding measures in child welfare, behavioral health/managed care, and visual impairment and developmental disabilities sectors.
• Participate in local public child welfare and mental health planning and committee meetings, relevant external community, regional and statewide forums, task forces, meetings, collaborative or initiatives, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, public or health administration, social services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated grant writing, business development, program design and program start-up experience.
• Supervision and management of cross-sectional teams preferred.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations.

Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.