Chief Program Officer
About The Position
As Chief Program Officer, you will serve as both a strategic architect and operational leader, guiding the vision, quality, and growth of a diverse portfolio of programs across the state. You will oversee a full continuum of services—from early childhood and clinical care to residential supports, employment programs, and community integration—ensuring each service is person-centered, innovative, and impactful. This role calls for a human-first leader—someone who values relationships as much as results, and who understands that behind every metric is a person, a family, and a story.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in disability services, behavioral health, healthcare, or nonprofit programs
- Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary teams
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid, HCBS, CMS, CARF, HIPAA, and regulatory environments
- Proven success in strategic planning, program development, and operational leadership
Responsibilities
- Set and drive a unified, statewide vision for high-quality, mission-aligned services
- Partner with the CEO, Board, and executive team to expand programs and deepen impact
- Translate big-picture strategy into meaningful, measurable outcomes
- Design and scale forward-thinking, person-centered service models
- Anticipate emerging needs in disability and behavioral health services
- Ensure programs are outcomes-driven, inclusive, and responsive to community needs
- Oversee day-to-day operations across clinical and non-clinical services
- Improve systems, workflows, and service delivery to enhance quality and access
- Monitor performance, outcomes, and program effectiveness
- Ensure excellence in regulatory compliance, safety, and ethical practices
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learning
- Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams across the organization
- Create an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered
- Collaborate on budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
- Support sustainable growth while maintaining a strong commitment to quality care
- Build meaningful partnerships with agencies, providers, and advocacy groups
- Represent the organization in community, policy, and stakeholder spaces
- Advocate for access, inclusion, and equity in services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
