Chief Program Officer

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INCSedalia, MO
Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy! The Chief Program Officer, a critical member of the Executive Team, will support the CHS mission by helping the CEO manage the organization's day-to-day program operations, providing structure to grow CHS programs, and ensuring the quality of services offered.

Requirements

  • Ability to use metrics and analytics
  • Excellent Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
  • Aptitude in communicating and public speaking
  • Well organized with excellent leadership qualities
  • Experience in strategic planning and implementation of program-related projects
  • Accountability for others
  • Accurate listening
  • Being able to relate to others
  • Developing others
  • Gaining commitment
  • Handling stress well
  • Leading others
  • Monitoring others
  • Personal accountability
  • Proactive thinking
  • Realistic goal setting for others
  • Respect for policies
  • Results-orientated thinking
  • Role awareness
  • Self-confidence
  • Strategic thinking
  • Theoretical problem-solving
  • Understanding motivational needs
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a related field from an accredited university.
  • Ten years of related work experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience in a Senior leadership role
  • Must provide a valid driver’s license and proof of valid personal vehicle insurance
  • Must successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

  • An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Lead CHS services using strategic planning to ensure the success of the organization's program management, identify opportunities for program growth, and provide supervision to the Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents of the CHS services.
  • Provide advice to the CEO and other members of the Executive Team on implementing the strategic plan.
  • Maintain regular communication with the CEO, the Board of Directors, members of the Executive Team, and the Leadership Management Team related to overall program operational needs, problems, successes, and future planning trends or equipment and/or facility needs.
  • Determine when independent action is appropriate and when consultation with the CEO is needed.
  • Facilitate effective decision-making processes to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  • In partnership with the CEO, lead the Program Committee of the Board of Directors
  • Lead and/or collaborate on other organizational projects assigned by the CEO
  • Increase CHS reach across the State and evaluate program expansion/growth opportunities.
  • Provide fiscal oversight to support organizational sustainability.
  • Liaison with external community partners, funders, and all stakeholders.
  • Provide engagement support for all program personnel.

Benefits

  • CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.
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