Chief Executive Officer (The Arc Westchester)

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.; Hawthorne (NY); On-site; USD 330,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Westchester is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) based in Hawthorne, NY. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic judgment and a commitment to advancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes overseeing a large multi-service organization with a significant geographic footprint and a diverse workforce.

With a budget of $66 million for 2026, the CEO will drive the organization's strategic goals and ensure quality, person-centered services. The salary range is between $330,000 - $385,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong strategic judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to advancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall organizational leadership and sustainability.
• Partner with the Board and leadership team to set strategic goals.
• Oversee execution of the strategic plan and ensure high-quality, person-centered services.

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (The Arc Westchester)

Company : The Arc Westchester

Location : 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.