Executive Director (IDD Services)

Community Options New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Opportunities

Benefits Day 1

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Incentives

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Career Growth Opportunities

Leadership Academy Training

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Staten Island, NY seeks an Executive Director of IDD Services to lead and expand operations, ensure high-quality service delivery, and build key community partnerships.

The role focuses on regional oversight, compliance, financial performance, workforce development, and strategic growth, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset to develop new programs and initiatives that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with five years of related admin/supervisory experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Understanding of community-based services for persons with disabilities.
• Ability to partner across internal/external stakeholders, government officials, and industry associations.
• Confident with public speaking at events, conferences, and on social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and compliance with licensing and reporting standards.
• Develop and implement an advisory board to expand resources and services.
• Assess operational issues and implement solutions to maintain quality.
• Propose policies to improve efficiency in departments and services.
• Identify grant and funding opportunities.
• Conduct fundraising activities to promote the needs of the national organization.
• Promote the organization’s mission and public image.
• Institute controls and provide documentation to the national office.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Public speaking

Partnership development

Policy/compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Executive Director of IDD Services to lead and expand our operations in Staten Island, NY. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone passionate about improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Executive Director will oversee regional operations, compliance, financial performance, workforce development, and strategic growth. A key focus will be expanding Community Options' presence in Staten Island through the development of new programs, services, and operations to meet the growing needs of individuals with disabilities and their families. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of building community partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and driving high-quality service delivery.

Must live in or be willing to relocate to: Staten Island, NY (Starting Salary: $80,000/ annually)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
• Formulate and implement an advisory board which will assist the organization in developing and expanding resources to improve service delivery
• Assess operational issues and develop comprehensive solutions to maintain a high-quality program
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Locate and recommend appropriate grant and funding opportunities
• Conduct fundraising activities that effectively promote the needs of the national organization
• Promote and maintain a positive public image of Community Options and our mission
• Institute and maintain appropriate management, financial and personnel controls, and provides the national office with the necessary documentation and paperwork
• Interface with local, state and governmental agencies
• Participate in developing long and short-term department goals, objectives, and systems
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with five years of related experience in administrative and supervisory roles; Master’s Degree Preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
• Understanding of funding sources and entitlement programs for people with disabilities
• Ability to partner across internal/external stakeholders, government officials, and industry associations
• Confident with public speaking at events, conferences, and on social media platforms
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision) Day 1
• Paid Holidays—including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Leadership Academy Training Opportunity
• Duke Continuing Studies Leadership Certificate Program Training
• University Partnerships That Include Tuition Reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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