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Chief Operations Officer Kansas Operations

GoodLife Innovations

Job Location:

Lenexa, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chief Operations Officer - Kansas Operations
Full-Time Competitive Salary

GoodLife Innovations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than $40 million in annual revenue and a mission to improve the lives of people who want to live independently.

Are you an experienced leader passionate about supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and aging adults GoodLife is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to lead our Kansas programs build strong leadership teams and ensure high-quality services that help the people we serve live meaningful healthy and fulfilling lives.

This executive leadership role oversees statewide operations regulatory compliance financial performance strategic planning and program quality. If youre a collaborative results-driven leader who thrives on developing people strengthening operations and advancing a mission that matters we invite you to join our team and make the GoodLife possible!

Application Instructions: Please send a cover letter to Amy Unmacht at or attach with your application.

Some Leadership Duties:

Lead Kansas Operations: Oversee regional services and support programs including community living day services targeted case management health services behavioral consultation employee training and shared living programs.
Develop Leadership Teams: Hire train mentor and supervise directors while promoting accountability collaboration professional growth and continuous improvement.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Oversee licensing requirements audits investigations corrective action plans and compliance with state and federal regulations and agency policies.
Manage Financial Performance: Support budget development monitor financial and operational reports and help maintain program sustainability.
Drive Strategic Initiatives: Establish and monitor organizational goals evaluate performance data and support agency growth and program expansion.
Improve Program Quality: Lead quality assurance efforts review outcomes and performance metrics and support continuous improvement across programs.
Build Satisfaction: Promote stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication timely follow-up and collaboration with individuals served families guardians employees and external partners.
Oversee Operational Excellence: Strengthen communication between departments support effective service initiation and ensure consistent implementation of agency systems and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a human services or related field required; Masters degree or higher preferred
At least 5 years of prior experience of a similar scope with IDD experience
Supervisory leadership and administrative experience required
Excellent communication decision-making problem-solving organization and time-management skills
Ability to lead multiple teams delegate effectively manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively
Strong business and human services technology skills and willingness to leverage AI as appropriate
Flexibility to work varied hours be available for emergencies and travel between Kansas program locations

Benefits include:

Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Family coverage for medical
- Dental vision and life insurance options
- 401k with matching
Weekly Pay
Paid Time Off

About GoodLife Innovations:
GoodLife Innovations is a nonprofit organization serving Kansans with IDD and other populations through award-winning and nationally regarded service models which are disseminated nationally through GoodLife U. GoodLifes mission is to redefine whats possible make a meaningful difference and transform lives. To learn more please visit .

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Required Experience:

Chief

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