Strategic Executive Director, People-Centered Services

The Arc of Massachusetts; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Fayette, based in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization into its next chapter of service, growth, and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will shape culture, quality of care, financial health, and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable outcomes for people with disabilities.

You will partner with the Board to set strategic priorities, lead with an emphasis on inclusion, manage budgets and assets, uphold person-centered practices,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with at least two years of experience in administration or human services.
• Bachelor's degree with at least four years of experience in administration or human services.
• Able to obtain and maintain all required state and federal clearances.
• Preferred: senior leadership in PA Office of Developmental Programs funded services; knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality management.
• Experience overseeing budgets, audits, and teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to establish strategic priorities, measurable goals, and sustainable plans.
• Build a respectful, inclusive workplace through communication, leadership development, staff engagement, and fair accountability.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, organizational assets, and operational systems.
• Champion safe, person-centered services that protect individual rights, dignity, choice, and community participation.
• Maintain regulatory readiness and oversee quality improvement, incident management, and risk management.
• Develop productive relationships with individuals served, families, employees, funders, regulators, and community partners.
• Represent The Arc Fayette in advocacy and community settings.

Education

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience in administration or human services

Job description

The Arc Fayette, based in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization into its next chapter of service, growth, and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will shape culture, quality of care, financial health, and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable outcomes for people with disabilities.

You will partner with the Board to set strategic priorities, lead with an emphasis on inclusion, manage budgets and assets, uphold person-centered practices,