CEO

Description

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Headquarters Location: Brockton, Massachusetts (Greater South Shore Regional Area)

Service Sites: Boston, MA; Brockton, MA; Springfield, MA

Reports To: Board of Directors

Annual Budget: $19M

Headcount: 500 caregivers

Summary

Victory Human Services (VHS), the largest minority-led human services agency in Massachusetts, seeks a strategic and visionary leader to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 2000, VHS is dedicated to providing culturally competent, high-quality services to individuals with disabilities and high-risk community members. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead the organization through its next phase, ensuring sustainability and impact while advancing culturally responsive care. This role involves leveraging the talent and expertise of a skilled senior leadership team, managing a complex organization with multiple service sites, and elevating VHS's reputation and recognition.

Responsibilities

The CEO will be responsible for:

? Leading VHS through a leadership transition with financial and operational stability.

? Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, government agencies, and the community.

? Strengthening internal leadership structures and improving governance.

? Enhancing VHS's programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Compensation

Total compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, skill set, and location and will amount to approximately $200,000 - $235,000.

Contact

For nominations or applications, please contact:

Search Lead: The Wellspring Group Search Inquiry 

Email: Askwellspring@thinkwellspring.com 

Website: www.victoryhumanservices.org

VHS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.

Requirements

Essential Experience & Expertise

The ideal candidate will possess experience and expertise in:

Vision Leadership & Strategic Growth for Health & Human Services

? Senior leadership experience within a diverse, mission-driven, community-focused organization, preferably in human services, healthcare, or nonprofit sectors.

? Experience developing and executing a strategic vision that enhances VHS's impact, strengthens operations, and fosters innovation to improve culturally competent care and independent living services for vulnerable communities.

? Demonstrated success in securing state and federal funding, developing sustainable revenue streams, and strengthening relationships with key partners, funders, and regulatory bodies.

Financial Stewardship & Sustainaility

? Experience in Medicaid waiver programs, compliance, and direct care services.

? Deep understanding of Massachusetts' human services landscape, government contracts, Medicaid, and disability care programs.

? Demonstrated ability to build influence and consensus within the health and human services sector.

? Demonstrated ability to build influence and consensus with a clear focus on equity and inclusion through intergovernmental engagement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Operational Excellence & Compliance Oversight

? Experience leading compliance, workforce development, and service expansion initiatives.

? Strengthen the financial oversight and governance of the organization.

? Skills in streamlining processes and strengthening governance.

? Expand culturally competent care initiatives.

? Strengthen the decision-making culture within the organization.

? Familiarity with guiding data-driven decision-making, enhancing processes with technology, and enabling workforce wellness and support models to address staffing shortages and improve operational efficiency.

Leadership Development & Culture Building

? Ability to foster a culture of cohesion, inclusion, collaboration, and trust.

? Ability to mobilize teams, advocate for equitable healthcare policies, and drive system-wide improvements.

? Values-driven leadership with integrity and empathy.

? A learning mindset and intellectual curiosity.

Fundraising Competency and Expertise

? Proven track record of successful fundraising in the healthcare or human services sector

? Experience in grant writing, donor cultivation, and corporate partnerships

? Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy

? Strong relationship-building skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders

? Experience in managing a fundraising team and volunteers

Stakeholder Engagement & Growth

? Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, funders, community partners, and advocacy organizations.

? Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

? Advocate for policies and programs that support the needs of individuals with disabilities and high-risk community members.

? Promote the organization's work and impact through public speaking, media outreach, and community events.

? Identify and develop new funding opportunities to support the organization's growth and sustainability.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will also possess:

? Senior leadership experience within a complex organization at scale.

? Proven experience developing and executing a strategic vision.

? Experience navigating and building relationships with external partners.

? Experience in education, health, or economic development.

? High emotional intelligence and ability to build collaborative relationships.

? Ability to cultivate buy-in and inspire different groups to action.

? A global perspective and commitment to equity.

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