Executive Director IDD Services

Community Options Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking anExecutive Directorto lead and manage our Santa Fe NMoperations! This is a key and exciting role for an individual who has a commitment towards improving the lives of persons with disabilities. The Executive Director maintains highquality programs in accordance with the mission statement state regulations and the standards and policies of Community Options Inc. The Executive Director is responsible for all operations for the region including compliance growth and development budget and workforce development. Programs include residential homes day programs personalized supports supported employment and personcentered planning for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
• Formulate and implement an advisory board which will assist the organization in developing and expanding resources to improve service delivery
• Assess operational issues and develop comprehensive solutions to maintain a highquality program
• Recommend new approaches policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Locate and recommend appropriate grant and funding opportunities
• Conduct fundraising activities that effectively promote the needs of the national organization
• Promote and maintain a positive public image of Community Options and our mission
• Develop implement supervise and coordinate all office procedures programs and services
• Recommend sound personnel practices in employee recruitment evaluations compensation employee benefits and terminations
• Partner with Human Resources to address personnel and performance issues
• May conduct programmatic investigations
• Institute and maintain appropriate management financial and personnel controls and provides the national office with the necessary documentation and paperwork
• Prepare required statistical financial and service reports as needed
• Interface with local state and governmental agencies
• Participate in developing long and shortterm department goals objectives and systems
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with five years of related experience in administrative and supervisory roles; Masters Degree Preferred
• Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Understanding and commitment to communitybased support for persons with disabilities
• Understanding of funding sources and entitlement programs for people with disabilities
• Ability to partner across internal/external stakeholders government officials and industry associations
• Confident with public speaking at events conferences and on social media platforms
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations verbally and in written form
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

• Frequent local travel is required utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to be oncall in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting stretching and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical Dental Vision)Day 1
• Duke University Management Certificate Opportunity
• Leadership Academy Training Opportunity
• Paid HolidaysIncluding a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Potential Bonus Opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

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