Executive Director

The Executive Director provides visionary, mission-driven leadership for Grace Center for Adult Day Services, guiding the organization’s programs, people, finances, partnerships, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, participants, caregivers, volunteers, donors, and community partners, the Executive Director ensures Grace Center remains a trusted provider of high-quality, person-centered adult day services throughout the region.

Leadership, Strategic Planning & Governance

• Provides strategic vision and leadership to help achieve Grace Center’s vision and mission. Prepares the strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Implements established strategic planning goals and provides related progress reports to the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for the overall implementation of Grace Center’s programs and services. Oversees routine daily operations.
• Collaborates with the Board of Directors, senior staff, community partners, and participants on long-range program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administers the program within the budgetary framework, including service contracts. Provides monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors that account for budget variances.
• Prepares the annual budget in collaboration with, and approval by, the Finance Committee/Board of Directors.

People

• Works collaboratively with senior staff to manage day-to-day operations and ensure standards for program excellence.
• Provides oversight and implements strategies to support and retain staff and volunteers
• Directs human resources activities including hiring, scheduling, training, orientation, and evaluating performance, including corrective action when necessary. Maintains accurate personnel files. Supports professional growth and works to reduce staff injuries. Fosters a culture that values respect, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures protecting participants’ rights. Resolves identified participant grievances.

Community Relations

• Represents the organization by promoting the vision and impact of programs to inspire and encourage staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and community members.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community, state, and national agencies and associations and participates in projects which are in the best interest of the program.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, social work, or a related field.
• Management experience required in human service or care settings.
• Familiarity with financial management, database use, and human resources preferred.
• Familiarity with employment practices compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in financial oversight, financial reporting, and operational budgets.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic and fundraising plans, including major gift campaigns.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with ability to communicate with various audiences.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with older adults, disabled participants, and their representatives.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to the well-being of older and differently abled adults.
• Proven ability to model transparency, collaboration, and teamwork that builds commitment amongst staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Experience working with the Board of Directors and developing strategic planning activities.
• Highly committed to ethics and accountability standards.
• Exemplifies through values, beliefs, and practices the philosophy and goals of…