Chief Program Officer, IDD & Community Services

Keller Executive Search; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Benefits Package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Chief Program Officer to join a mission-driven nonprofit in Indiana. You will lead all programming operations, report to the CEO, and guide residential services, day programs, community employment, and health services toward the organization's mission.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance (Medicaid, CARF), and collaboration with the CFO on budgets; 100% onsite with local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of director-level experience.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, CARF, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supervising frontline staff.
• Servant leadership philosophy with integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic and systems-level thinking ability.
• Commitment to mission-driven work and duty-based values.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all program services.
• Lead, develop, and support a team of Directors and program coordinators, fostering a culture of servant leadership.
• Participate actively in executive-level decision making and strategic planning.
• Maintain strong connections to direct service delivery, regularly visiting sites and engaging with clients and staff to understand operations firsthand.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, CARF, and state licensing standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners, advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders.
• Manage programming budget and resource allocation in partnership with the CFO.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Chief Program Officer to join a mission-driven nonprofit in Indiana. You will lead all programming operations, report to the CEO, and guide residential services, day programs, community employment, and health services toward the organization's mission.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance (Medicaid, CARF), and collaboration with the CFO on budgets; 100% onsite with local travel.