Purpose of the Position: To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of SCO programs that serve clients with developmental disabilities. To serve as a member of the SCO Executive Council, and Administrative Council to advance the mission of SCO through sustained high quality, effective programs, and planned growth.  

Reports To: Chief Program Officer  

Supervises: Program Directors and selected support personnel  

Responsibilities:  

Leads and supervises the portfolio for people with developmental disabilities, which includes the Divisional Directors (potentially), Program Directors, support personnel and supports their work to achieve annual goals and agreed upon results  

Hires and terminates assigned Directors/ /Supervisors/frontline staff, as appropriate in consultation with and with the approval of the Chief Program Officer and HR 

Provides leadership and vision for their designated program areas in accordance with the SCO mission and vision  

Collaborates with the Chief Program Officer to develop a vision specifically for the designated program areas that supports the SCO mission and vision 

Collaborates with the Chief Program Officer on Requests for Proposal (including writing, organizing data and other components to secure funding) 

Develops and monitors budgets with designated Financial Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and or Chief Executive Director  

Develops and monitors Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with designated Quality Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Chief Program Officer, Chief Strategy and Development Officer and or Executive Director  

Develops and monitors staff professional development efforts and work-related needs with the Center for Professional Development and Human Resources  

Monitors all incidents and crisis within the program area and works with the Quality Improvement department to ensure that safety plans and corrective actions are in place and that the appropriate stakeholder is notified (SCR; Justice Center; etc.) 

Participates in regular check-ins and leadership meetings with Chief Program Officer and other Vice Presidents in the Chief Program Officer’s portfolio 

Participates and regularly attends, as a member of Executive Council, Administrative Council, and collaborates with members of Executive Cabinet related to program and strategic planning to advance the agency’s vision, mission, and goals  

Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders through direct contact, meetings, and workgroups.  

Advocates with staff on Executive Cabinet and Executive Council for program fundraising and support from stakeholders regarding program area issues impacting the population related to the social determinants of health 

A spokesperson in collaboration with Cabinet member, when appropriate, related to program funding needs with City, State, and Private funders 

Approves all program expenditures for up to $5,000 

The scope of Responsibility:

To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of Adolescent, Young Adult residential and non-residential community programs. To oversee the overall execution of person-centered and family-focused initiatives to support permanency; reduce recidivism; and support the transitions of youth who are aging out of care with the skills needed to function as a productive member of society, through the following program portfolio:  

The Vice President in sum is responsible for:  

Programs Portfolio  Residential  Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF’s)  Community Residential Program (CRP)  Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA’s)  853 School   The Christopher School  Family Care Program  Community Habilitation Program  Day Habilitation Program  Drop-In Center  Individual Support Services- (apartment program)  Behavioral Intervention Services 

Successfully managing the program portfolio to exceed agreed upon goals with an agreed upon budget 

Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer; other Vice Presidents, and Cabinet members to lead SCO in a way that achieves the mission and consistently grows the impact of SCO for those served  

Collaborate when appropriate with internal and external stakeholders in advocacy, resource development and other initiatives that advance the impact of SCO 

Qualifications:

5 or more years of progressively responsible management experience of human services programs with a demonstrated record of achievement. 5 or more years of experience in supervising teams of 10 or more. Bachelor’s degree in administrative, social work, or another related field. Masters preferred.  

Relationship with Others:

As part of the Executive Council at SCO and a leader of the Services for People with Developmental Disabilities portfolio, the Vice President always demonstrates through behaviors and actions her/his commitment to the mission and values of SCO and the success of the entire SCO Family of Services. The Vice President encourages the highest standards of services and collaboration of their assigned areas and in their dealing with the members of staff and the Executive Council and Executive Cabinet.  

Also, the Vice President and those under their supervision need to demonstrate the following characteristics consistently:  

Strong sensitivity to cultural differences present, among staff and clients within our organization  

A strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families  

An ability to set limits and maintain helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately  

Working Conditions:

Office environment; requires travel to various program locations; on call 24/7. 

$110,000-140,000