President & CEO

President & CEO

Spectrum for Living Development, Inc.

River Vale, New Jersey

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Spectrum for Living Development, Inc. to recruit the organization's next President & CEO.

Spectrum for Living Background

Founded in 1978 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, Spectrum for Living's primary goal is to develop a total lifetime program to meet the needs of this population and remedy service inequities.

Spectrum provides a wide variety of comprehensive services for up to 1,000 individuals with disabilities, including an Intermediate Care Facility, 14 residential group homes, 5 supervised apartments, and 5 adult day programs across Bergen, Passaic, and Middlesex counties in New Jersey. Additional services include case management, respite, supported employment, and recreation.

Spectrum operates with a $48 million budget and employs 600 staff. Its administrative office is in River Vale, New Jersey, an upscale, safe, family-friendly suburb with highly rated public schools and easy access to Manhattan.

Position Summary

The President/CEO serves as the Administrative Agent of Spectrum for Living. This position provides leadership and overall management by administering a delivery system of comprehensive services/supports in accordance with the organization’s mission and implementing policies and programs approved by the Board of Trustees (Board).

This managerial position holds full authority and responsibility for all employees through an organized supervisory system. The CEO has the authority to exercise independent judgment, establish policies and procedures, and ensure all control systems are in place for the effective and efficient management of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and Administration: Provide effective administrative leadership; develop a comprehensive management system for efficient planning, monitoring, and evaluation; ensure adherence to the mission, philosophy, and strategic goals; oversee human resources management, staff evaluation, and staff development; formulate policy and planning recommendations for the Board; coordinate leadership for full licensure; serve as lead contract officer for agreements, major purchases, and capital improvements; plan, organize, control, and evaluate administrative functions; and serve as the final arbitrator of staff grievances.
• Financial Management: Develop and implement annual operating and capital budgets (with the CFO); ensure proper financial reporting; maintain control and direction for all funding sources; ensure the agency's financial viability; provide leadership for all fundraising efforts; and oversee the physical assets of the agency.
• Board Relations: Advise and inform Board members on all significant matters affecting the agency; interface between the Board and staff; serve as an advisor on Board committees; provide honest feedback to the Board on all programs and make recommendations concerning new programs/growth opportunities; assist with new Board member orientation; attend all regular Board and designated Committee meetings; advise the Board on federal, state and local regulatory initiatives that may impact the agency; act as the designated agent of the Board; and assumes membership on the Endowment Board.
• Advocacy and Community Relations: Initiate, maintain, and enhance community relations with various agencies, officials, and business leaders; participate actively on relevant external boards/committees (e.g. ABCD); ensure that the agency’s needs and objectives are heard and understood by regulatory authorities; advocate for public policy supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD); promote effective relationships with other I/DD-serving organizations; advocate for public policy supporting providers, people with I/DD and their families; and educate the Board and families on public policy/regulatory matters affecting the I/DD community.
• Development and Fundraising: Drive organizational development/fundraising initiatives; actively participate in grant development, presentations, and securing corporate sponsors; encourage all families/stakeholders to support the agency; and develop relationships with local business and community leaders and other major donors.
• Program Development and Planning: Develop and implement services that meet community needs; evaluate services against goals, objectives, and established KPIs; ensure annual review of policies and procedures for regulatory compliance; maintain up-to-date information on I/DD; participate in special studies/projects; develop expansion or modification plans; and oversee the commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs agency wide.
• Additional Responsibilities: Conduct regular staff and management meetings for information dissemination and problem resolution; attend family meetings to enhance communication; mentor the executive team and administrative staff; participate in staff development and training; attend operating and non-Board committees/work groups; and serve as an agency representative at public/community meetings.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree in business/nonprofit management, finance, and/or Health and Human Services is strongly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible executive management experience is required, in the developmental disabilities, human services or healthcare sector. Experience must include strategic leadership, fiscal management, organizational resourcing, planning, budgeting, programming, procurement, management, and technical expertise in administering federal and state grant funding. Previous success in establishing external relationships with individuals and organizations of influence, including government agencies, civic leaders, partner agencies, support coordinators and family advocacy groups.
• Attributes: Commitment and passion to promote the highest quality of life, purpose, and independence for adults with I/DD. Excellent interpersonal skills (listening, sensitivity, conflict resolution, negotiation); excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to inspire support for the mission; strong strategic and critical thinking, diplomacy, and relationship building; keen judgment and decision-making skills; strong collaborative and leadership abilities; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, the Board, and outside regulatory agencies; ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and demonstrate exceptional follow-up.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations from DHS/DDD, DHSS, HUD, HCFA, OPWDD, SED, Department of Health, and other regulatory agencies is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $350,000 to $375,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Compensation is supplemented by a strong benefits package, including medical, prescription & vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 403(b) plan. Relocation expenses are negotiable.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Spectrum for Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all covered persons and not discriminate against any person because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, genetic traits, citizenship, military status, marital status, pregnancy, use or non-use of tobacco products, atypical cellular or blood trait, mental or physical disability including AIDS or being HIV positive, affectional preference, sexual orientation, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.

Application Process

The Moran Company is conducting the search for the Spectrum for Living, Inc. President/CEO. Questions about the position can be directed to Ann Graff, The Moran Company; agraff (at) morancompany.com.

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to Ann Graff at the Moran Company, via the secure online portal. Resume should include all professional experience, dates of employment (month and year), position/title, and organization names. Cover letters should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.