Executive Director

Job Overview

Mission and Vision
It is the mission of Area Residential Care to empower people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life. It is the vision of Area Residential Care that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community.

Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the organization and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, financial management, and community engagement to fulfill the organization's mission of supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Executive Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and funding requirements.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors, leadership team, employees, families, guardians, community partners, and funding agencies to advance the organization's mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance paid by employer
• Paid time off
• Free Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategic Planning
• Program Operations
• Financial Management
• Staff Leadership and Workforce Development
• Community Relations and Advocacy
• Board Relations
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or disability services organization.
• Experience managing budgets, strategic planning, and organizational operations.
• Experience working with Medicaid-funded services, waiver programs, or services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Proven experience supervising and developing leadership teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to various program sites and community meetings.
• Required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch.
• Required to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to prompt, escort, and physically restrain individuals served.
• We also require a drug test, physical and background as part of the process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Area Residential Care is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.