CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 
 ABOUT DELTA PROJECTS

Delta Projects is more than just a non-profit human service agency. They are a community dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, and other developmental challenges. Their 400+ staff members positively impact the lives of over 200 individuals across 20 communities in Southeastern Massachusetts. 

 

Delta Projects was founded in 1976 as an innovative program to help families keep children with intellectual disabilities at home and out of state-run residential programs. That early respite and family training program was soon followed by a community-based residential program which, like all programs of its kind, had its origins in the deinstitutionalization movement of that period. Bringing individuals into the community, rather than segregating and isolating them, was the Delta Projects’ mission. Fifty years later, community inclusion is still the cornerstone of their operating philosophy

 

Learn more about Delta Projects here. 

Delta Projects is seeking a dynamic and experienced CEO to join and lead the team. The CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board of Directors and the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery to ensure the highest standards of care and support for Delta Projects’ residents.

 

·Operational Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of seven direct reports overseeing all functions, ensuring adherence to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. The team of 7 direct reports in turn manage 400+ employees. 

·Strategic Alignment: In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, develop and manage agency goals and objectives, providing valuable insights and recommendations. Work closely with each department to ensure successful outcomes.

·Commitment to Quality: Monitor and evaluate service delivery to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold Delta Projects' standards of care while also being a future-thinker who envisions new and innovative programs and services for the residents of Delta Projects.

·Employee Recruitment and Development: Ensure effective employee recruitment, training, and development to promote organizational effectiveness and professional growth at all levels. Ensure that hiring is deeply rooted in mission alignment. Foster staff engagement at all levels of the organization, and promote a strong, positive, values-driven organizational culture.   

·Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration and communication with funders, families, and other stakeholders to promote operational excellence and client-centered care.  Focus on maintaining the collaborative spirit of the Delta Projects' culture.

·Communication: Ensure consistent and transparent communication with the executive leadership team, board of directors, and the overall organization.

·Project Leadership: Help to lead and oversee a diverse range of highly strategic projects, including systems implementations, process improvements, and reporting initiatives in partnership with leadership and employees. 

·Budget Management: Partner with the CFO and the board Finance Committee on budget planning and financial management, optimizing resources while ensuring cost-effectiveness and ensuring that Delta Projects continues its track record of financial stability and sound financial management and ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability.

·Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with funding sources, government agencies, policymakers, and other organizations serving those with intellectual disabilities. 

·Other responsibilities will exist, and new ones may be added as required by the CEO role, staff needs, and/or the Board of Directors. 

 

·At least 15-20 years of related leadership experience. Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience. 

·While we will consider strong leaders looking to newly work in the nonprofit field, those candidates will need to have strong familiarity with nonprofit organizations such as experience working in a related state agency or Board of Director/volunteer experience within a nonprofit organization(s).  

·Possess personal values of trustworthiness, caring, and deep commitment to bettering the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, traumatic and acquired brain injuries and other developmental challenges.

·Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision making.

·Experience creating, implementing, and tracking a strategic plan.

·Proven coalition-building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions.

·Professional presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and support builder.

·Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting, engaging, and retaining a diverse and talented team.

·Experience working with, reporting to, or serving on a nonprofit board is strongly preferred. 

·Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations and policies as they relate to the administrative and financial management of non-profit organizations.

·Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

·Strong technology skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Delta Projects offers a competitive benefits package; details are available here. The salary range for the CEO position is $250,000-$280,000 annually. 

Delta Projects is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Delta Projects provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Delta Projects has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the CEO search. Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@pillarsearch.com. 

No calls, please. 

 

The selected candidate’s offer will be conditional based upon successful completion of a qualified criminal background check and DDS national background check.