Organizational Structure

Board of Directors

Hillcrest Transitional Housing of MidAmerica is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of an elected memeber from the individual affiliate Boards of Directors, which determines policies and procedures for the organization. All Board members have the responsibility of securing funding, approving affiliate budgets, authorizing capital expenditures, employing the Executive Director, transacting legal business, and promoting positive public relations with the surrounding communities. Members of the Boards of Directors are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings and special sessions to fulfill their obligations.

Program Staff

• Executive Director - The executive director oversees the global and central operations of Hillcrest Ministries by implementing policies, plans, and managing the affiliate directors and MidAmerica back office staff. The executive director is ultimately responsible for the management of fiscal resources, expansion of affiliate sites, public relations, volunteer coordination, and administration of the program. The executive director reports to the Chairman of the Hillcrest of MidAmerica Board of Directors.

• Affiliate Director - The affiliate director oversees the daily operations of Hillcrest Transitional Housing at the local level. The affiliate director is also responsible for developing and maintaining annual support of affiliates under his/her care. Each Hillcrest affiliate has its own affiliate director.

• Case Manager - The case manager reports to the affiliate director. His/Her duties are outlined in the previous Case Management section. Each Hillcrest affilitate employs at least one case manager.

• Resident Managers - The resident managers act as house parents who care for the families in residence and provide regular upkeep of the apartment houses. Resident managers report to the affiliate case manager and/lor affiliate director. Their responsibilities are to conduct community living meetings, assign household chores, and be available to help families in case of emergency and on weekends. The resident manager receives no salary and pays for use of utilities; however, he/she receives, as a stipend, the use of an apartment at no cost.