State Executive Director

Title: State Executive Director

Reports To: Regional Vice President of Programs - Eastern Region

Classification: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Created: January 6, 2014

Responsible for the operation of their Division and the overall supervision of the Executive Directors in the State in which they are the State Executive Director. Acts in accordance with the policies and directives of the Board of Directors and under the general direction of the President, with specific supervision of the Regional Vice President of Programs - Eastern Region.

• Oversee the daily operation of their division through supervision of home managers and other program supervisors/managers.
• Oversee the daily operation of other State divisions through supervision and contact with Executive Directors of Program Staff.
• Provide consultative services to other Executive Directors regarding staffing patterns, overtime management, program development, survey preparation, quality assurance audits, compliance plans, and regulatory issues.
• Deal with management issues and trainings for Executive Directors in conjunction with the RVP of Programs.
• Work in conjunction with the RVP of Programs on the standardization of organizational charts and positions.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures that assure the best interests of individuals served, staff, and facilities are served at all times.
• Provide financial information needed for the preparation of the annual budget and ensure that the division operates within that budget.
• Review monthly financial statements and take appropriate action to address any budget variances.
• Maintain all records, funds, and statistics.
• Work with Corporate Compliance to review licensing renewals and participate in preparation and actual surveys. Meet with licensing and other authorized inspection groups.
• Authorize purchases of supplies and equipment within established guidelines.
• Review oral and written reports of events and acts through verbal or written instructions on matters that require a decision.
• Ensure that all facilities comply with health and safety requirements.
• Review all case histories of referrals and make appropriate recommendations in collaboration with support teams where applicable.
• Conduct interviews of both potential individuals served and staff.
• Counsel with individuals served and staff on current problems and program execution.
• Promote favorable public relations.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with relatives, contributors, volunteers, and board members.
• Provide a consolidated monthly operating report to the RVP of Programs.
• Coordinate with officials of state agencies when required.
• Supervise and evaluate administrative staff and key staff personnel.
• Represent the organization to parents and agencies at civic functions, political forums, and other functions associated with matters pertinent to the field of developmental disabilities.
• Maintain a working relationship with the Finance and Human Resources department and provide requested information when asked.

• Acting Strategically:
  Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with a balance of short- and long-term considerations.
• Championing Customer Needs:
  Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
• Communicating Effectively:
  Shares information, listens and involves others, and conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Delivering High-Quality Work:
  Ensures responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations, finishes tasks promptly, and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality, considering the impact of work on others.
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work:
  Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives, effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep…