• Partner with the executive management team to achieve corporate goals pertaining to growth, licensure, financial management and capacity
• Develop cascading long and short-term goals for assigned regions
• Responsible for overall operation and compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
• Interact and negotiate programs with various state legislative and regulatory authorities
• Provide fiscal oversight for assigned territory, develop and manage the budget, and make sound financial decisions in accordance with company policies
• Oversee the formulation of local advisory boards which assist in developing and expanding resources
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvements in the efficiency of operations and service delivery
• Identify and recommend appropriate grant and funding opportunities
• Coordinate fundraising activities that will effectively promote the needs of the national 
  organization and increase funding base
• Promote and maintain a positive public image of Community Options
• Recommend sound personnel practices in employee recruitment, compensation, and performance management
• Make recommendations for program development
• Prepare required statistical, financial and service reports as needed
• Interface with local, state and governmental agencies
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Obtain information from professional sources to expand knowledge
• Attend and participate in board meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 8 years related experience in administrative and supervisory roles
• First Aid, CPR, OSHA, and Medication Certification course within first 90 days of employment, and any required residential or state trainings
• Community Options orientation
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
• Understanding of organizational dynamics
• Understanding of funding sources and entitlement programs
• Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally including management, employees, board of directors, auditors, employer groups, and industry associations
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel throughout designated regions is required; 65 % travel is required 
• Occasional lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer’s or equipment
• Occasional transportation of people with disabilities
• On call 24 hours a day for emergencies, in cooperation with other agency staff
• Work will take place in the community and Community Options’ homes
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision) Day 1
• Duke University Management Certificate Opportunity
• Leadership Academy Training Opportunity 
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Potential Bonus Opportunities