Chief Program Officer

Venture Together; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Together, Inc. seeks a Chief Program Officer to lead strategic direction, oversight, and ongoing quality improvements for programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reporting to the CEO, the CPO ensures person-centered, culturally responsive, and outcome-driven services while mentoring staff and aligning initiatives with OPWDD trends and agency priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 10+ years leadership in nonprofit/government/philanthropy.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs serving individuals with I/DD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services.
• Mentor, supervise and develop program staff across sites.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered, inclusive services routinely.
• Collaborate with executives, families, partners and agencies to advance mission.

Job description

Venture Together, Inc. is a private non‑profit organization that provides support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer residential, day, community habilitation, respite and employment services, an equestrian program as well as an integrated summer camp. EOE

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Successfully participate in Orientation and pass all required testing. All staff must embrace the philosophies Venture Together adheres to including Person Centered Planning and the DSP Core Competencies.

CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) is an executive responsible for strategic leadership, operational oversight, quality, and continuous improvement of the organization’s programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO ensures that all programs deliver high-quality, person-centered, culturally responsive, and outcome‑driven services that promote independence, inclusion, self‑determination, health, safety, and quality of life.

The CPO is responsible to oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and provide ongoing feedback; promote the agency’s brand through external communications; provide mentoring, guidance, supervision, and professional development to all program staff; and enhance the structure of the organization by staying current and abreast of developments with OPWDD trends and initiatives.

The position works collaboratively with executive leadership, individuals receiving services, families, staff, government agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of ten years leadership experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropy, overseeing multiple programs ideally at an organization serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Nonprofit experience in program development, strategic planning, and financial oversight of program services..
• Proven leadership of multiple programs and complex service operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team in a multi-site agency to include professional development and mentorship.
• Knowledge of OPWDD services, compliance, individual rights, incident management, and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage budgets, assess performance, improve operations, and lead change.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, conflict‑resolution, and relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.
• Commitment to person-centered services, inclusion, dignity, self‑determination, and disability rights.
• Display high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Rockland County and Hudson Valley service needs and community resources preferred.
• Display high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality

Position #: 914-02

Administration

Location: Nanuet, NY

Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Full-Time / 40 hours per week

Annual Salary Range: $170,000