Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About The Position
Ariel Clinical Services seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ariel Clinical Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults. For more than 30 years, we have empowered individuals to develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in their communities. Today, Ariel offers a broad continuum of services, including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and more across the Western Slope, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. We are deeply committed to community engagement, professional development, and a culture that values compassion, integrity, and excellence. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides visionary leadership and executive oversight for all operations of Ariel Clinical Services. This role is responsible for advancing organizational strategy, ensuring high-quality service delivery, stewarding financial and administrative functions, and cultivating a mission-driven culture. The CEO serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and represents Ariel to employees, clients, funders, and community partners. The CEO leads long-term strategic planning, drives organizational sustainability, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters strong, collaborative teams that support the agency’s mission and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, including 30+ semester credits in social or behavioral sciences.
- Minimum five years of full-time administrative experience post-degree, including: At least two years supervising professional staff, and Budget or fiscal management responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years in executive-level business management with demonstrated organizational sustainability.
- Three or more years collaborating with a Chief Financial Officer on budgeting and financial planning.
- Experience planning, facilitating, and leading Board of Director meetings.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for all agency divisions and programs.
- Serve as the organization’s representative to the Board, employees, clients, government partners, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure effective implementation of Board directives, decisions, and policies.
- Lead the Executive Leadership Team in evaluating program expansion and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Home Care Agency (HCA) regulations and uphold high-quality patient care standards.
- Lead all organizational strategic planning efforts.
- Directly supervise Executive Directors and designated program leaders.
- Develop, monitor, and revise the annual budget in partnership with the CFO; ensure adherence to Board-approved financial plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations; stay informed on political, regulatory, and funding developments.
- Execute contracts on behalf of the organization.
- Oversee development and implementation of policies related to programs, personnel, and operations.
- Monitor organizational morale and champion a positive, mission-aligned culture.
- Ensure agency-wide Standard Operating Procedures are in place and followed.
- Oversee quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with People Operations to ensure competitive and equitable employee compensation.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 100% employer-paid Group Life Insurance
- Optional Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plans
- HSA & FSA options
- 13 PTO days in the first year
- 48 hours paid sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- $50/month Wellness Program incentive
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Senior Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
- A strong, mission-driven Culture of Awesomeness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
