Chief Executive Officer, Journey Found

Journey Found Seeks Chief Executive Officer

About Journey Foun

dHeadquartered in Manchester, CT, and established in 2013, Journey Found (JF) is a proven leader in providing behavioral, residential, and many other support services to Connecticut individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, enabling them to become all they are capable of being. Journey Found currently serves 74 adults with intellectual disabilities ranging in age from 21 – 82 in small (mostly 3-person) group homes and apartments, in individualized day support services, and a growing number are being supported in their own or their family’s homes. Services are person-centered, and each person has an individual plan of service that addresses their hopes, wants, and needs in each aspect of their life: home, work, recreation, medical, and sometimes education

.
Journey Found’s annual budget is $16.2 million, 95% of which comes from contracts with the state of Connecticut. The organization has 280 employees (~166 FTEs) and is governed by an actively engaged 10-member boar

d.
Opportunity Going Forwa

rd The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides overall leadership to the organization to fulfill Journey Found’s mission of providing the best person-centered services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to secure its sustainability in service to this missi

on.
The CEO is a visionary leader and creative individual who desires to preserve Journey Found's strong organizational culture and legacy of impact while also preparing the organization for the future. She/He/They will be willing to learn and flexible enough to adjust priorities to ensure the organization continues to fulfill its mission as new service trends emerge and changes in the environment oc

cur.
Journey Found’s next CEO will join the team at an exciting time. The organization’s foundation is solid, which will allow the new leader to focus less time on day-to-day execution and more time on JF’s strategic future. The field is changing, with innovations in technology presenting new ways to serve JF’s clients. The new leader will have the opportunity to explore and realize the impact of new service models that align with JF’s person-centered culture, leaving an imprint on the organization and the lives it touches. In addition, there is a strong team in place, and the new leader will be able to invest in the development of the people who have been providing leadership and services to the folks JF serves while welcoming new team members as the organization g

rows.
The Chief Executive Officer works under the general direction of the Board of Directors. Journey Found’s founding CEO is retiring at the end of 2024 and looks forward to supporting the organization’s new leader during the transition. The new CEO will start on/by January 1, 2025, and engage in a comprehensive onboarding process with the support of the outgoing CEO and the

board.
The position is based in JF’s Manchester, CT office and is expected to be on-site for the majority of the work week, with the flexibility to work remotely as their schedule and commitments permit. The individual has direct supervisory responsibilities for the Director of Finance, Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, and the Directors of Clinical Services and Development and oversight of organizational consultants. The CEO’s key responsibilities i

nclude:
Strategic leadership and p

• lanning Initiate agency strategic planning, implementation of the strategic plan, and evaluation of progress on
• the planDevelop poli
• cy plansWork toward organic or non-organic organizational growth in keeping with the

mission
Management and admini

• stration Oversee all aspects of people, operational, financial, and promotional m
• anagementFoster a work culture of success, empowerment, team building, and reward for organizational effe
• ctivenessEffectively resolve conflicts, deal with challenging situations, and make
• decisionsWork with the Board, staff, and consultants to negotiate and manage the collective bargaining
• agreementObtain the financial and human resources necessary to advance the org
• anizationOversee the development of an annual budget and priority plan that supports the strat
• egic planPromote the agency and its services utilizing all available strategies, including digital marketing and social n
• etworkingAssure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, statutes, licensure, accreditation (where applicable), and agen

cy policy
Fundraising, Board engagement, and public

• relationsWork directly with the Board to ensure a high standard of nonprofit governance and quality servic
• e deliveryPresent regular reports to the Board of Directors on the progress of all areas of organizationa
• l functionRepresent the agency publicly and in
• the mediaAssure agency reputation through maintenance of high standards, generation of sound policy, and utilization of best practices in th
• e industrySupport and participate in fund development

activities
Desired Credentials/Profile of the Idea

l CandidateThere are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. We will most likely be interested in your candidacy if you demonstrate most of the qualifications and attributes li

• sted below.Demonstrated commitment to Journey Found’s mission of delivering high-quality, person-centered services to people with intellectual and developmental d
• isabilitiesTen or more years of senior managerial and administrative responsibilities in a nonprofit organization or an equivalent combination of training and
• experienceAt least three years of experience working with the CT Department of Developmental Ser
• vices (DDS)Established track record of fostering a successful and effective team-based w
• ork cultureDesired experience in non-organic growth through strategic partnerships, such as contractual collaborations, joint ventures, affiliations
• and mergersA Master’s degree in social work, psychology, administration, or a related field is a plus; however it is no

t essential
Critical

Attributes The ideal candidate will embody many, if not all, of the following

• attributes:Is visionary; can create and communicate the plan for the future viability of the
• organizationIs flexible; ensures continuity of contact for all stakeholders within the
• JF communityIs kind and compassionate yet firm a
• nd confidentIs a calculated risk taker willing to put in effort even when the return on investment is unclear; able to deal with ambiguity and possibility along with data
• and metricsIs willing to take unpopular positions for the good of the organization and the people served; willing to stand alone
• if necessaryHas perseverance, integrity, and strength of conviction without
• being rigidHas a natural curiosity that leads to learning and remaining current in the industry and leade
• rship theoryCan effectively influence others and drive successful outcomes while also having the humility to b
• e influencedHas excellent interpersonal skills and fosters a team-oriented, mission-centered work culture where staff are rewarded for their dedication and encouraged
• to innovateDemonstrates exemplary communication skills, particularly in pub
• lic settingsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professiona

l societies.
Compensation

and BenefitsThe starting salary range for this position is $165,000-$185,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Journey Found offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and tax-advantaged flexible spending and reimbursement accounts; company-provided life insurance and long-term disability; Employee Assistance Plan coverage for one's entire family; eleven paid holidays; and a very generous bank of p

aid time off.
Application Process and Addition

al InformationCandidates must include a resume and a cover letter that describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs and mission of Journey Found. If taking the job requires a candidate to move to Connecticut, she/he/they should mention why that is a good fit for them at this time. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Upload required documents to: https://eostransitions.applicant

pool.com/jobs/
Eos Transition Partners consultant Erin Cox is facilitating the initial stage of this search. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential, and any questions can be submitted to Erin at: [email protected] and ecox@eos