Chief Program Officer, IDD & Community Services

Fairweather, LLC; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

Paid Time Off

Benefits Package: 401(k), healthcare,

Work Schedule: 100% onsite with local/

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead all programming operations for a nonprofit IDD-focused organization in Bristol, IN. You will steer residential, day programs, family services, community employment, and health services while reporting to the CEO and collaborating with the executive team.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, regulatory compliance (Medicaid, CARF), and strategic, system-wide thinking to fulfill the mission and improve outcomes for individuals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of director-level experience leading programs and people within social services (IDD, mental health, or similar).
• Familiarity with Medicaid, CARF, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising staff who deliver frontline services.
• Servant leadership philosophy with strong 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, ensuring quality, sustainability, and alignment with organizational mission
• Lead, develop, and support a team of Directors and program coordinators, fostering a culture of servant leadership and excellence
• 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 all regulatory requirements including 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

Skills

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead all programming operations for a nonprofit IDD-focused organization in Bristol, IN. You will steer residential, day programs, family services, community employment, and health services while reporting to the CEO and collaborating with the executive team.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, regulatory compliance (Medicaid, CARF), and strategic, system-wide thinking to fulfill the mission and improve outcomes for individuals