President / CEO

KETCH Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction. Provides leadership for all component parts of KETCH including personnel, program, business/finance, production and physical facilities. Provides leadership of safety, governance and development. Oversees all operational, financial, and administrative functions to drive sustainable growth and organizational excellence and compliance with regulations and requirements. Responsible to carry out the administration of the agency and subsidiary corporations in keeping with policies and procedures established by the KETCH Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Administration or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in (re)habilitation programming.
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience.
• Extensive knowledge of IDD organizations and services, regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with laws and regulations pertaining to agency and population served.
• Communicates and relates well to many different publics, including staff, board members, population served, guardians and other stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of (re)habilitation philosophy, concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of systems involved, i.e., APS, SCDDO, KDADS.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial reports and other data analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of sound principles and practices of business; personnel administration; program evaluation; safety rules and regulations and market-based planning.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, actuating, controlling, directing and evaluating; working with boards; decisiveness; effective use of existing resources; and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the activities of the KETCH Board of Directors.
• Leads all aspects of corporation operations.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Develops and implements strategic plans that align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Oversees financial performance, budgeting process, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Engages with board members, government agencies, and other stakeholders to build strong relationships and partnerships.
• Represents the organization at public events, conferences, and in media communications.
• Leads crisis management and risk mitigation efforts as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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