The Opportunity

St. Joseph Children’s Home is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead with our purpose of providing inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork.

Who Are We?

St. Joseph Children’s Home provides inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork.

As leaders in the child and family welfare arena, St. Joe’s continues to grow through the strategic visioning of our 4 core programs: Residential Treatment Program, Therapeutic Foster Care, Child Development Center, and Behavioral Health Services. Our new Behavioral Health Services includes mental health therapy, targeted case management, and comprehensive community support services.

The annual Picnic For the Kids in August has raised over $1Million for the past two years with help from over 1,500 volunteers each year.

In 2023 the organization celebrated the Council of Accreditation’s (COA) expedited report with outstanding outcomes and zero deficiencies across all programs and departments employing approximately 180 individuals. Our 2023-2026 strategic plan focuses on Families, Community Partners, Volunteers, Staff and Governance (Board).

Salary

$145,000 - $155,000

What Do We Need?

Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall administration of the agency, the policies established by the Board of Directors, staff development, fundraising and community/public relations. The CEO assists the Board in fulfilling its governance function and facilitates the optimum interaction between management and the Board of Directors. The CEO directs the formulation of and gives leadership to the achievement of the agency's purpose and core values, strategy, its annual objectives and goals, and ensures that the philosophy of the agency is practiced throughout. The CEO assures the agency is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as licensing requirements and accreditation standards. The CEO is the public representative of the organization with the media, political and civic leaders, and other key stakeholders and oversees fundraising activities for the organization.

Essential Functions:

Provides for appropriate leadership to all program and non-program activities.
Provides and maintains an effective management team that includes a provision for succession
Assures the agency has a long-range strategy that achieves its purpose and core values, and that the agency is making consistent and timely progress in accordance with the strategy.
Keeps Board of Directors up to date on the condition of all programs operated by the agency. Keeps Board of Directors abreast of all pertinent issues, policies, laws, or legislative happenings in the child welfare field
Attends all Board meetings, committee meetings, and annual meetings, as established by the Board of Directors.Facilitate the decision-making process for the Board and make sound recommendations for Board action
Provides direct supervision for senior management staff.
Oversees the yearly evaluation process of all agency employees in all programs and delegates responsibility for evaluations to appropriate departments.
Maintains a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates top quality staff members, professionals, and management.
Ensures the development and implementation of training and development plans and programs that will provide the human resources necessary for the achievement of the Agency’s mission
Approves or delegate the responsibility for hiring, recruiting, and discharging of all staff members
Administers all policies of the agency
Approves or delegates the responsibility for approval of all agency contracts or collaborations with other agencies.
Develops and expands community awareness and understanding of agency purpose, core values, and programs
In collaboration with Chief Finance Officer and the Board of Trustees Finance Committee, assures that the flow of funds permits the agency to make steady progress towards the achievement of its purpose and that those funds are allocated properly to reflect present needs and future potential.
Assures the agency has long range resource development and fundraising strategies.
Represents St. Joseph in a professional and positive manner on local, state, regional, and/or national committees and boards to keep the agency up to date on the ever-changing trends.
Cultivates an active partnership with the Cabinet for Health & Family Services and public partners in the child welfare field.
Assures the care of children and families in accordance with accreditation practices, regulatory guidelines, and St. Joseph Children’s Home policy and procedures.
Fulfills other assignments as the Board of Directors agrees are appropriate and desirable for the Chief Executive Officer to perform.
Demonstrates effective, professional written and verbal skills in carrying out professional role including public speaking
Responsible for obtaining required staff development/training hours as set forth by St. Joseph Children’s Home Policy and Procedures, by COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Must implement and use the tools acquired during education sessions
Other duties may be assigned

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports the purpose and core values of St. Joseph Children’s Home. Sets the strategic direction of St. Joseph in conjunction with the Board of Directors and staff leadership.
Facilitates and complies with policies and procedures established for the agency, including all regulations. Assures that the agency consistently achieves its mission and objectives
Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Fosters a high level of staff morale and enthusiasm. Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and develops the staff through appropriate coaching, effective feedback and management
Demonstrates sound judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Actively cultivates potential donors, participates in fundraising activities and oversees the ongoing financial development of the home
Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace
Exhibits effective communication skills as well as strong leadership and team building skills
Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.
Reports (and if possible, provides intervention for) incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving children
Participates and oversees Risk Management issues related to program areas
Actively seeks input from senior staff and Board on program issues or changes to assure appropriate input and buy-in prior to implementation
Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university required. Accredited education must be from a field of study as defined by state licensing regulations for the agency’s licenses. Focus of studies in a human services field supplemented by experience in management of a human services program related to working with families and children preferred. Experience related to administering and providing services to individuals, families, and/or children preferred; management skills in addressing human resources and financial matters; and the ability to coordinate services with other community resources. Five (5) years of high-level leadership that includes managing teams and experience in strategic planning, personnel management, staff development, and program development required. Experience in Accreditation and/or regulatory processes required. Understanding of budget and budget process required. Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs and proactive in technology advancements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) supervises the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Advancement Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Child Development Center, and Executive Assistant.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Group Life / AD&D
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
UHC Supplemental Plans
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Legal Plan
Paid Time Off
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program
403(b)
403(b) matching
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account

Physical Factors:

Sitting at a desk for up to 8 hours
Office Environment
Entering data / keystroke
Driving
Walking
Bending
Lifting/Carrying 10 max lbs
Pushing / Pulling 10max lbs
Using hands for repetitive action

EEO Disclaimer:

St. Joe's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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