Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Executive Director will be legally and operationally responsible for the day-to-day administration of the agency, leading strategic development, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and fostering an environment that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of strategic plans aligned with provider goals and state regulations.
• Daily Operations: Maintain full responsibility for the day-to-day operations, safety, and service delivery of the provider organization.
• Financial Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and rigorous maintenance of the agency’s annual budget.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop, review, implement, and revise organizational policies and procedures to ensure continuous compliance with Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR).
• Workforce Management: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff performance, conducting formal performance evaluations and managing personnel actions.
• Clinical & Professional Oversight: Provide professional oversight and supervision of employees, ensuring all service-specific supervisory qualifications are met across programs.

Requirements:

Job Requirements (Per State Regulation)

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following statutory criteria:

1. Education (Must meet at least one):

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR
• Be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kentucky.

2. Mandatory Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working directly in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• A minimum of two (2) years of administrative/management experience within an organization that serves individuals with I/DD. This experience must explicitly include:
  
  • Budget development, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Policy and procedure formulation, review, and revision.
  • Direct employee supervision and performance evaluations.

3. Compliance & Training:

• Must meet all state-mandated personnel, background check (KARES fingerprinting/registries), and training requirements prior to or upon hire.
• If providing direct professional oversight to specialized staff, candidate must meet the specific supervisory qualifications dictated by the state for each respective service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Medicaid Waiver reimbursement structures, billing, and state audit processes.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills within the I/DD community.

EOE