Reports To: Chair, Board of Directors
Work Hours: Full-time, exempt; schedule requires flexibility to attend evening and weekend events and community activities, as needed.
Function:
Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Organizational Leadership: Lead the development and execution of a multi-year strategic
vision that advances organizational sustainability, expands community impact, and
positions the organization as a trusted, accessible provider of behavioral health and family
support services throughout the region.
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the agency and its senior leadership team.
- Foster a healthy organizational culture characterized by clear communication,
accountability, respect, transparency, professional development, and employee
engagement. - Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain qualified leadership and staff.
- Oversee organizational policies, procedures, and risk-management practices.
2. Financial Management & Stability: The CEO will provide executive leadership for the
financial health, sustainability, and growth of the organization. Work with the Finance
Director to develop and oversee the annual operating budget, monitor financial
performance, ensure appropriate financial controls, oversee audits, and support the
agency’s long-term financial sustainability and resource development.
3. Program & Service Leadership: Provide organizational and strategic leadership for
the development and evolution of agency programming, working in partnership with
the Director of Clinical Services to ensure programs address community needs,
reflect appropriate clinical expertise, and maintain effective clinical oversight.
- Ensure programs and services align with the agency’s mission, strategic priorities,
community needs, and available resources. - Support evaluation of program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, contractual, and regulatory
requirements.
4. Board Relations & Governance: The CEO reports to the Chair of the Board of Directors,
consistent with the existing CEO job description.
- Work closely with the Board Chair and Board of Directors to advance the agency’s mission
and strategic priorities. - Provide the Board with timely, accurate, and meaningful information to support effective
governance and decision-making. - Support Board development, orientation, committee work, and succession planning as
appropriate. - Maintain a productive relationship between the Board and agency staff while respecting
appropriate governance and management roles.
5. Community Relations & External Leadership: The CEO will serve as the chief ambassador
and advocate for the agency.
- Serve as a primary spokesperson and community representative for the agency.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies,
funders, donors, businesses, and other stakeholders. - Represent the agency in community, professional, and collaborative initiatives.
- Advocate for the needs of children, families, and the communities served.
6. Fund Development & Resource Development: Provide leadership and strategic direction for
the agency’s fund development efforts in collaboration with the Director of Fund Development
and Community Investment, Board of Directors, and other appropriate staff. Develop and
maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, community leaders, and
other funding partners to support the agency’s mission and strategic priorities.
7. Compliance, Risk & Quality: Responsible for ensuring the organization operates with integrity,
compliance and appropriate risk oversight.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing
requirements, accreditation standards, contracts, and funding requirements. - Maintain appropriate oversight of protected health information, confidentiality, privacy, and
client records in accordance with HIPAA and other requirements. - Promote appropriate risk-management, safety, confidentiality, and ethical practices.
- Maintain oversight of organizational compliance related to billing, payer requirements,
documentation, and any other areas that may create financial or regulatory risk. - Ensure appropriate internal controls, policies, and oversight tools are in place to safeguard
assets and reduce financial, legal, operational and reputational risk. - Maintain appropriate organizational standards for quality and accountability.
8. Other Duties: Other duties assigned by the Chair or the Board of Directors.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform the Job:
- Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, and public communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated nonprofit executive leadership and organizational management
- Knowledge of human-services systems, community needs, and relevant regulatory
environments - Strong financial management and organizational planning skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with staff, Board members, donors, funders, community
partners, and government agencies - Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement
- Ability to inspire, develop, and hold staff accountable
Qualifications:
Leadership & Relationship Expectations:
Level of Access to Protected Health Information:
Chief Executive Core Competencies:
- Strategic Leadership
- Accountability
- Vision & Innovation
- Collaboration
- Sound Judgment
- Organizational Stewardship
- Community Leadership
Family & Children’s Services Core Values:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Empathy
- Respect
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position by September 18, 2026 to employment@fcs-midland.org.
