Chief Executive Officer for Mission Driven Non Profit Agency Based in Stoughton MA

About the role

The Board of Directors is looking for a mission-driven, competent, experienced CEO to serve as its chief executive representative and to administer the Agency’s activities and departments. The CEO implements Board policy, acts as the Board’s authorized representative except where the Board designates otherwise, and exercises authority to hire, supervise, and discharge staff as defined in the Personnel Policies and Practices Manual. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a human services or disability-services nonprofit organization through growth, continuous improvement, and change, with a strong commitment to disability rights and independent living philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Board’s primary executive, implementing policies and decisions of the Board and acting as the Board’s authorized representative in all matters not otherwise delegated.
• Authorize expenditures and other acts in accordance with the policies established by the governing board.
• Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for all programs, including community services and fiscal intermediary operations.
• Develop, maintain, and annually review an organizational structure and table of staff organization that clarifies lines of authority, responsibility, and communication and promotes efficient, effective operations.
• Coordinate activities and policies of the administration and professional units through regularly scheduled meetings of appropriate managers.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, evaluate, and—when necessary—discipline senior management; provide supervision and guidance to the senior management team.
• Ensure managers carry out unit responsibilities and have direct access to the CEO; convene and lead regular management-team meetings to coordinate goals, budgets, staffing, training, program development, public relations, use of consultants, and other operational matters.
• Provide management oversight to agency program processes including staff meetings, hiring, staff development, problem-solving, and contact with MassHealth and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary liaison to funding agencies; ensure compliance with contract terms, secure/coordinate necessary resources, and respond to funding-agency inquiries within required formats and timeframes.
• Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson and handle media requests and responses.
• Ensure the Board of Directors complies with agency By-Laws.
• Report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (D.P.P.C.).
• Assist the Board of Directors in fundraising, community relations, and related duties when requested.
• Assist the Board of Directors in the preparation of an annual budget and Treasurer's Reports as required.
• Be present at all meetings of the governing board and standing committees except when the CEO’s professional or personnel status is being considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of senior administrative responsibilities in a human services agency (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of the human services sector, especially disability services and consumer-directed/fiscal intermediary PCA models (preferred).

Skills

• Strong supervisory, managerial, and executive leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of management and financial practices across all areas of business operations.
• Able to work autonomously, set priorities, and drive results.
• Commitment to equity, person-centered services, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment. Regular travel across service sites; occasional evenings/weekends for events or meetings. Hybrid or on-site schedule as required by operational needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This role requires, at various times, the following physical activities: sitting, reaching, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and finger dexterity.

Travel

Travel may be required.