Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides overall direction for all activities related to Northern California following industry standards, where applicable, regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and Elwyn California's objectives and policies. The Executive Director, Northern California, in coordination with the Elwyn California Board of Directors, Elwyn's Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Vice President of Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, and the Executive Director, Southern California, develops and drives the implementation of the annual strategic plan and ensures fidelity to the budget process. The position involves direct supervision within a team environment of a full-time and part-time staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directs, administers, and coordinates all of Elwyn California's Northern California agency activities for residential and day programs as directed by the President/CEO, Chief Operating Officer, the Boards of Directors of Elwyn California and Elwyn, and the Senior Vice President of Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Services to accomplish planned objectives with tasks including but not limited to:Serves as liaison among Board of Directors, Elwyn administration, department heads, California Departments of Developmental Services (DDS), Public Health, and Social Services (DSS), Community Care Licensing (CCL), the Regional Centers, and families and conservators of individuals supported by Elwyn California's programsTranslates the strategic and tactical business plans into operational plans within the Elwyn California program service areasEvaluates the Elwyn California program service areas structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as for providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunitiesDrives the corporate goals for performance, both programmatic and financial, ensuring Elwyn California's residential program operations operate in a fiscally prudent manner and within established budgetsEstablishes credibility throughout the organization to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issuesCollaborates with other members of senior management to create an environment that encourages and rewards cooperative efforts between all Elwyn California service areas that are in the interest of Elwyn California and its consumersProvides supervision of assigned staff in areas including recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline, and terminationProvides a setting that encourages the balance of clinical and business priorities and promotes best practices across programsDevelops and maintains positive relationships and nurtures confidence of funding agencies, state and local regulatory agencies, families and conservators, and others who provide material support to assure that their needs and the needs of Elwyn California's supported individuals are metActively looks for ways to increase consistency throughout Elwyn and Elwyn California using best practices and outcome based results through continuous education of current research in the area of IDD services and networking with community partners and provider networksAssures that an outcome focus is maintainedAssures that all programs meet the credentialing, licensure, certification, and accreditation standards and requirementsAssures customer satisfaction with a focus on continuous quality improvementInspires a shared vision of the Corporate Core Values and Mission and cultureWorks with other Elwyn executives in the development of new businessCommunicates goals, objectives, and ongoing achievements regularly and clearly to staff, families, and customersEstablish annual budgets for each program service area in coordination with corporate finance groupPartners with the Senior Vice President of Adult IDD Services and the corporate Advancement team on the development of organizational resources via fundraising, grants, or proposalsMonitors changes in competitive practicesIn partnership with the Senior Vice President of Adult IDD Services, establishes strategic direction to increase business levels. Works with state officials, funders, and Regional Centers, as necessary, to enhance Elwyn California's footprintWorking in coordination with Human Resources' Office of Employee Engagement' Professional Development team, establishes training plan for all Elwyn California programs to ensure continuous professional development of all levels of employees and to ensure regulatory and funder compliancePrepares reports for and attends meetings with the Board of Directors; reviews and acts upon the reports as directedPrepares for, reviews and acts upon reports of inspecting agencies to assure continuous program complianceRepresents Elwyn California in community, state, provider, and national associations and professional activities concerning programs operations delivery, short- and long-range planning of client services, and facilitiesMaintains current state-mandated training and certificationsFollows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn CaliforniaCooperates with any authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigationPerforms other related duties as assignedEDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in special education, rehabilitation education, psychology, education, social work, public administration or other human services related fields from an accredited college or university; graduate degree preferredTen (10) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in residential type facilitiesDemonstrated proven leadership with administrative and supervisory responsibilities in adult intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) fieldMust successfully complete and obtain/maintain all certifications as required by Elwyn California, Regional Centers, other funders, and regulatory agenciesEquivalent combination of training and experience that provides the characteristics required to do the essential functions of the class may be substituted for those listedDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamSeven (7) years of management experience with demonstrated increasing levels of accountability and leadership abilityAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated strong attention to detailDemonstrated strong time management and organizational skillsDemonstrated strong ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsProven track record of process improvement and change management with measured outcomesStrong skills in problem identification, analysis and resolutionDemonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

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