Chief Executive Officer

Addp; Hawthorne (NY); On-site; USD 330,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Westchester in Hawthorne seeks a Chief Executive Officer who will provide overall leadership and strategy for the organization. This role focuses on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through a variety of services while ensuring compliance and strategic effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior leadership within similar organizations. Strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to the mission are paramount. The salary range is competitive, from $330,000 to $385,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a leader in organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Track record of effective organizational leadership and management.
• Strong commitment to the mission of advancing lives of developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall leadership, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization.
• Set and advance organizational strategy in partnership with the Board.
• Oversee execution of high-quality, person-centered services.

Skills

Strategic judgment

Emotional intelligence

Experience in leadership

Commitment to developmental disabilities

Job description

Chief Executive Officer - The Arc Westchester - Hawthorne

Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Board of Directors

Hawthorne, NY

The Arc Westchester is the largest agency in Westchester County supporting children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of services, The Arc Westchester works every day to foster independence, support personal goals, and strengthen community participation. With more than 700 dedicated employees supporting nearly 2,000 people across Westchester County and a 2026 budget of $66 million, The Arc Westchester is widely recognized for the quality of its services, its financial stewardship, and its leadership within the broader intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field.

The Arc Westchester seeks a seasoned, mission and values‑driven executive whose leadership combines strategic judgment, emotional intelligence, and deep commitment to advancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). While there is no single pathway to this role, the successful candidate will bring experience, presence, and maturity aligned with the organization's scale, community standing, and values.

The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization, ensuring alignment with mission, values, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals. In close partnership with the Board and senior leadership team, the CEO sets and advances organizational strategy, oversees execution of the strategic plan, ensures high-quality, person-centered services across a complex service portfolio, and ensures the organization remains well positioned to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges. The role includes oversight of a complex, multi-service organization with a significant geographic footprint, a large and diverse workforce, and a funding structure heavily reliant on public reimbursement.

The salary range for this position annually is between $330,000 - $385,000 and will be commensurable with experience.