I guess I really am a responsible grown up...

Where I work, there are five divisions and each one has a Director. Sounds impressive. And, I guess, it is. I've worked at this small not for profit for a number of years now, holding many jobs and working my way up the ranks to the supervisory role I have now. Ive learned a lot through the years and I've had some great bosses.

In June, one of them, a former boss and one of the division Directors, is retiring. I decided a few weeks ago to apply for his position. I submitted a letter of intent and my resume and waited. I was called for an interview and it went well. And then I waited some more.

Last week, I was one of three people called back for a second interview. This time we were given two questions and asked to present our ideas and answers to the panel. I had two days to get this together. The questions were 1. What will your first year as Director look like? and 2. Given the experience and knowledge of the people working in the division how will you work with them in terms of your supervision skills?

I created a three page hand out of ideas and improvements that I think are viable and can make our services even better. I was honest and personable and nervous as all hell.

Yesterday, at 3pm, the Executive Director gave me the job! I am now one of 5 division Directors! As of June 27th, I will be the Director of the Community Intervention Center. I will be overseeing all adult crisis services in Kenosha County, the emergency crisis shelter, our Resource Center, our civil commitment unit, our behavioral health court unit, our alcohol and other drug specialists, our rep payee program, our benefit specialist, our children's waiver services, and our new mental health clinic! Whew! That's a lot! There's only one rung higher on the ladder at this agency and that is Executive Director! I never in a million years thought that my life would have taken this course but I'm excited and happy and so eager to get this new show on the road. I love a challenge and this will be a big one but what an adventure this will be!

Wish me luck!