Chief Program Officer
Chief Program Officer
Posted on :
18-08-2025
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18-08-2025
Job Description
Chief Program Officer
Job Description
The below job description is not meant to encompass every task skill or situation that may be encountered in this role. It is meant to give an overview of the necessary functions skills and experiences needed to successfully perform the job. Each employee is expected to use LADDs mission and The LADD Way to guide their performance. This job description may be modified as organizational needs dictate and changes will be discussed and documented.
Department & Purpose
Responsible for fulfilling LADDs mission to empower adults with developmental disabilities to live work and connect; engages directly with developmentally disabled adults and their families based on their prescribed individual needs.
Reports To
Stakeholders
Internal:
-People Served
-Program Staff
-Department Heads
External:
-Parents
-Peer agencies
-County Boards
-Ohio DODD
Employee Classification
Exempt
Summary
The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is a key member of LADDs executive leadership team and is responsible for leading the design delivery and strategic growth of the organizations programs. The CPO ensures that all programmatic efforts are mission-aligned person-centered data-informed and in compliance with applicable regulations.
This leader will supervise program directors and staff across service areas drive innovation and quality improvement and partner with Executive Leadership to shape the future of inclusive services.
This leader will supervise program directors and staff across service areas drive innovation and quality improvement and partner with Executive Leadership to shape the future of inclusive services.
Essential Functions
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement program strategies that advance LADDs mission and strategic plan.
- Lead and mentor program leadership fostering a collaborative high-performance culture.
- Analyze trends community needs and funding landscapes to inform service innovation.
- Lead Program Growth
Program Oversight & Quality Assurance
Oversee daily operations of all service programs ensuring alignment with
best practices and regulatory standards (e.g. Medicaid DODD CARF).
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative
metrics.
Promote continuous quality improvement and service excellence.
Staff Development and Supervision
- Supervise program directors and senior managers ensuring accountability and
professional development.
- Cultivate an inclusive and mission-driven team environment.
- Ensure appropriate training onboarding and compliance of program personnel.
Partnerships & Advocacy
- Strengthen community partnerships and represent LADD in public forums coalitions and stakeholder meetings as needed.
- Strengthen community partnerships and represent LADD in public forums coalitions and stakeholder meetings as needed.
- Advocate for policies that advance the rights and opportunities of people with developmental disabilities.
- Represent our program interests to government entities as needed.
Budget & Resource Management
- Partner with the Executive Team on program budgeting and financial planning.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to grant and funder requirements
Additional Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in: Human Services Social Work Public Administration or a related field required;
- Minimum 5 years (10 years preferred) DIRECT IDD experience in OHIO
- Proven experience managing multi-site programs and leading teams.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities in residential settings preferred.
- Relationships with regional board of developmental disabilities preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Visionary and strategic thinker with a deep commitment to inclusion and person-centered practices
- Strong leadership interpersonal and team-building skills
- Knowledge of state and federal funding compliance and regulatory systems.
- Excellent written verbal and public communication skills.
- Data-driven analytical mindset with the ability to manage performance metrics
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Have a valid social security number
- Be able to read write and understand English
- Be able to effectively communicate in English and be easily understood by the person served and other professionals in one-on-one and small group settings
- Have and maintain a valid Drivers License with less than five points
- Must be able to pass all applicable background checks
- Obtain the Hepatitis B Series or complete a waiver
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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