Executive Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

FAVOR, Inc. supports, educates, and advocates for families of children with special mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Founded in 2002, FAVOR was established to address the need for leadership, coordination, advocacy, and support among family-led organizations across Connecticut. Its mission is to empower families to effectively advocate for their children and access family-driven, culturally responsive services that improve child outcomes and family well-being.

FAVOR also serves as Connecticut’s state chapter of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.

FAVOR delivers its work through several core programs:

• Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS):
  Peer advocates who work directly with caregivers, helping them navigate schools, courts, and service systems while building their confidence and advocacy skills
• Family Systems Managers (FSM):
  Staff who guide families in strengthening their ability to engage in systems and influence decisions affecting their children
• FAVOR Learning and Leadership Academy: A training initiative that supports families, staff, and community partners, including certification for peer support specialists

The organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $2.2 million and a staff of 25 employees. Funding is currently highly concentrated in government contracts, with the Department of Children and Families representing most of the revenue. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is energized by both mission impact and organizational building; someone who can honor FAVOR's strengths while helping the organization grow into a more structured, sustainable, and cohesive future.

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief leader of FAVOR, responsible for strengthening internal operations, supporting staff, and ensuring the organization delivers high-quality, mission driven services. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will guide FAVOR through an important period of transition - building strong systems, reinforcing a healthy organizational culture, and ensuring financial and operational integrity.

This role requires a leader who can balance empathy with accountability, build trust across stakeholders, and bring structure and clarity to a growing and evolving organization.

• Lead, support, and develop a dedicated staff team, fostering a positive, professional, and accountable work environment
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and consistent supervision practices
• Set appropriate boundaries while maintaining a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Promote clear, consistent internal communication across staff

• Build and implement clear systems, processes, and workflows to improve consistency and effectiveness
• Strengthen internal infrastructure, including HR, administration, and program operations
• Ensure clear decision-making processes and organization accountability
• Ensure strong financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with grant and government funding requirements
• Oversee accurate tracking and use of funds, strengthening transparency and accountability
• Partner with finance staff and the Board to maintain fiscal health and sustainability

• Build and maintain strong relationships with state agencies, funders, and community partners
• Represent FAVOR with credibility and professionalism in external settings
• Navigate complex systems and advocate effectively for families and the organization

• Support and expand fundraising efforts, including grants and other funding opportunities
• Help diversify revenue sources over time to strengthen long-term sustainability

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to strengthen governance practices and engagement
• Support the Board in fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational oversight
• Clari…