Executive Director of Policy, Procedure, and Training

Merakey • Carlisle, PA

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About The Position

Merakey is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to join its Children and Family Services division as Executive Director of Policy, Procedure and Training. The role leads the development, implementation, and standardization of policies, procedures, and operational guidelines across the division. It provides strategic oversight of regulatory compliance, licensing, accreditation, and training initiatives to help ensure programs meet applicable requirements while supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement. The Executive Director works closely with divisional leadership to strengthen organizational practices, streamline processes, and promote consistent implementation of policies and training across programs. The role also provides leadership and oversight to assigned staff and requires approximately 25% travel. Salary is up to $100,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–9 years of professional experience in policy development, regulatory compliance, professional development, licensing, and process optimization.
• 1–4 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, licensing standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policy development.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present regulatory, licensing, and accreditation information to organizational leadership.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments and programs.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and standardization of policies, procedures, and best practices across the Children and Family Services division.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, contractual, and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and maintain audit readiness.
• Develop and oversee division-wide training initiatives that support regulatory compliance and organizational standards.
• Partner with enterprise training and LMS teams to align training programs with organizational goals.
• Monitor policy, procedure, and training program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and oversight to assigned staff.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive