Chief Executive Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including early intervention services, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Job Description

Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to join our team. Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for Children’s Therapy Center including establishing long-range goals, ensuring financial responsibility, developing employee talent, promoting community relationships, and strengthening marketing and public relations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be a strategic, visionary and collaborative leader, guiding the organization in the achievement of its mission and serving as a leader in the community.

Responsibilities

Our CEO will lead growth and development, strategically guiding Children’s Therapy Center and securing our ability to provide the highest quality of service for many generations to come. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategy, Leadership & Staff Development:

-Guide strategic plan development and execution, ensuring the mission and core values of Children’s Therapy Center are practiced across the organization.

-Develop goals, objectives and operational plans for the organization that ensure ongoing excellence in our programs, our staffing, finance, administration, fundraising, and communications.

-Ensure all programs and program staff are working collaboratively, promoting the mission, and achieving organization goals and objectives.

-Actively encourage a culture and programs to successfully recruit, employ, and retain a diverse staff of top quality talent.

-Lead, coach, develop and retain CTC’s senior leadership team and develop future leadership within the organization.

-Coach, mentor and empower staff; create and encourage cross-functional collaboration.

-Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the industry, field and relevant political landscape.

-Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors.

=Fully inform the Board of Directors of the condition of the organization and all matters of importance influencing it.

Financial Responsibility, Operations & Governance:

-Determine tangible financial goals for the organization, develop new revenue opportunities, and evaluate effectiveness of marketing and giving campaigns.

-Oversee the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting audit and other guidelines according to laws and regulations.

-Oversee, update, and maintain technology and business systems for efficient organizational operation.

-Identify and manage the principal business risks of the organization; implement and manage appropriate systems and procedures to mitigate risks.

Community Engagement & Fundraising:

-Serve as a chief spokesperson for Children’s Therapy Center, assuring proper representation and reputation in the community.

-Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support program operations and growth.

-Engage with and energize CTC’s funders, partnering organizations, volunteers, alumni, and Board members.

-Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

-Build and maintain relationships with donors, elected officials, community leaders, and leaders in the fields of practice locally, nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Leadership - Traits:

Our successful CEO candidate will be thoroughly committed to Children’s Therapy Center’s mission. He/She must have demonstrated successful leadership in a nonprofit or for-profit organization and a track record of seeing solutions in unexpected opportunities. Comfortable with delegating appropriate levels of responsibility and authority to staff, the CEO will be equally adept at engendering trust, demonstrating integrity, and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. He/She will be a forward-thinking, tenacious, and optimistic leader committed to achieving CTC’s objectives, and effective in leading and growing an organization with 100+ staff and a $10M budget.

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:

-10+ years of senior leadership experience with a track record of successful leadership through the execution of high quality programs.

-Success in developing and implementing strategies for short-term, long-term, and sustained growth.

-Commitment to quality programs and data-driven evaluations, as well as setting and achieving strategic objectives within a planned budget.

-History of building, coaching, and retaining high performance teams.

-Success working collaboratively and professionally with a Board of Directors.

-Strong knowledge of public and private funding sources and successful track record of fundraising, public relations, marketing, and community relations.

-Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills; ability to adapt and successfully lead an organization with a strong existing culture.

-High level of integrity and energy; positive attitude; proactive thinker; sense of humor

-Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

-Advanced degree or commensurate nonprofit leadership required with an emphasis in not-for-profit leadership, public administration, or business administration.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits:

Children’s Therapy Center offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off; medical, dental, vision coverage; supplemental/premium insurance options; and retirement plan options with company contribution.

Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect the diversity of our communities. We believe every employee and potential employee has the right to be free from unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship.


Visit our website at www.ctckids.org and apply today!  Please include your cover letter and resume.