President and 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.

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.

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 confidential, 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.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree in business/nonprofit management, finance, and/or Health and Human Services is strongly preferred. Ten years of increasingly responsible executive management experience is required, in the developmental disabilities, human services or healthcare sector. Also required is a comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations from DHS/DDD, DHSS, HUD, HCFA, OPWDD, SED, Department of Health, and other regulatory agencies.

The projected compensation for this position will be in the $350,000 to $375,000 range, 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.

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.

To view full position profile and APPLY: