RUMFORD — Jessica Hines has been promoted to the position of executive administrator to Hope Association’s leadership team. The position supports the executive director, finance director, human resource director and nine program managers to ensure that all of the programs are complying with the many regulatory and service needs of the entire association. Hope association is a nonprofit that provides a wide range of services for individuals with development disabilities.
Hines joined the Hope Association in 2001 as a direct support profession at the association’s Fourth Street residential jome. In 2004, she became the residential director at Horizons Unlimited.
During her 15 years at Horizons Unlimited, she continued to grow professionally, according to a news release about her promotion. She developed a host of skills that have equipped her for jer new position. As part of the association’s management team, she’s been involved with hiring new staff, training and orienting staff, teaching a wide range of courses for the College of Direct Supports, influencing the culture and dynamics of the association’s largest residential home, managing important relationships with residents and family members and assisting with the association’s overall growth, the release said.
Hines will now guide the strategic planning process, risk management for the asociation, policy and procedure development and implementation and other duties as needed. It’s a position that requires the ability to wear many hats and the flexibility to wear those hats as needs arise, the release said.
When asked what strengths she brings to the position, Hines acknowledged that she enjoys new challenges and opportunities; she has a calm and steady presence when situations arise and she’s able to prioritize and make hard decisions when called on. She enjoys writing, being creative and surrounding herself with her teammates. She’s a capable communicator with strong skills that she will use to support the association in this new position. She’s anxious to do some grant writing and to be involved with the many community members and groups that continually support the association, the release said.
Outside of work, Hines is singer/musician who loves entertaining, travel and enjoying new and exciting adventures.
She jas enjoyed her own personal growth as the Hope Association has grown and hopes to continue that personal and professional growth and to be instrumental as the association continues in its growth.
