Northern Hills Training Center- Chief Executive Officer

Northern Hills Training Center•Spearfish, SD

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About The Position

Northern Hills Training Center (NHTC) 625 Harvard St. Spearfish, SD – Black Hills Region Mission-Driven Leadership Opportunity Northern Hills Training Center (NHTC) is a cornerstone organization empowering adults with disabilities to live, work, and thrive through structured support, life-skills training, community integration, and vocational programs. For decades, NHTC has built trust across the Black Hills by delivering dignity-centered, person-first services. We are seeking a visionary CEO to lead the next era of growth, operational excellence, community partnership, and long-term financial sustainability. Role Overview The CEO will serve as the strategic and cultural leader of NHTC, partnering closely with the NHTC board of directors to: Set and execute the organization’s long-term vision Strengthen regulatory, compliance, and funding frameworks Advance infrastructure, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement Drive community partnerships, philanthropy, program innovation, and financial stewardship Ensure that individuals supported by NHTC continue receiving best-in-class care and opportunity

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Minimum of five years senior administrative and leadership experience working in a complex organization with fiscal responsibilities required, with an emphasis in programs servicing intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals.
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, along with effective public speaking, communication and presentation skills are required.
Must demonstrate the ability to negotiate effectively, make difficult decisions and establish trusting relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher is needed.
Familiarity with web based online training programs and general web-based software programs is expected.
Has scaled, modernized, or led human-services or nonprofit organizations
Understands Medicaid, state/federal disability services, compliance, and funding ecosystems
Builds strong teams and earns deep trust from staff, families, and communities
Leads with integrity, emotional intelligence, and strategic discipline
Communicates with clarity and inspires alignment across the board and organization
Solves systemic challenges in operations, finance, workforce culture, and service expansion

Responsibilities

Establish strategic plans alongside the Board
Identify growth opportunities in vocational, residential, wellness, and community programming
Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for disability services
Oversee organizational structure, policies, risk management, quality assurance, and service delivery
Manage budgets, profit and loss, grant pipelines, and funding contracts for the overall wellbeing of Northern Hills Training Center.
Develop scalable fundraising strategy and long-term sustainability frameworks
Lead with a person-centered approach that always prioritizes those we support
Communicate openly and collaborate equally with staff, individuals receiving services, families, and community partners.
Create and maintain a positive, inclusive culture that everyone wants to be part of- one built on respect, teamwork, and shared purpose.
Serve as public face for NHTC in media, community events, donors, and regional partnerships
Build alliances with state leaders, philanthropies, families, local businesses, and care ecosystems