Executive Director - California Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS)
Posted July 18, 2024
Join Us as the Next Visionary Leader
Are you passionate about making a significant impact on the lives of adults with disabilities and frail seniors? Do you have a strategic mindset and a heart for advocacy? Are you a consensus builder, problem-solver, and love working in a collegial team environment? The California Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead our mission-driven organization and staff into a new era of growth and excellence.
7 Reasons to Consider This Position
1. Meaningful Impact: As the Executive Director, you will be at the forefront of advancing adult day services in California. Your work will directly enhance the quality of life for thousands of adults with disabilities and people living with dementia, providing them with essential care and support.
2. Leadership Opportunity: This role offers an opportunity to lead a respected association, shape its strategic direction, and implement innovative programs. You will work closely with a dedicated board of directors, committed staff, and a passionate community of members.
3. Advocacy and Influence: You will be the voice of CAADS, advocating for policies and funding that support adult day services. Your leadership will influence state and national conversations, driving positive change and ensuring that adult day services are a priority in healthcare policy and funding.
4. Community and Collaboration: Lead a network of professionals and organizations who have a passion for adult day services. Your role will involve fostering partnerships, building coalitions, and collaborating with stakeholders across the state to enhance service delivery and impact.
5. Professional Growth: This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development. As Executive Director, you will build your experience in high-level management, strategic planning, fundraising, and public relations, enhancing your leadership skills and expanding your professional network.
6. Innovative Environment: At CAADS, we believe in forward-thinking solutions and continuous improvement. You will have the freedom to innovate, implement new ideas, and drive initiatives that advance the field of adult day services.
7. Ethical Standards: A strong Code of Ethics forms the foundation of membership including a commitment to integrity and avoidance of anti-trust activities that are inherent in any association of business organizations.
CAADS Purpose
To inspire, provide leadership, and facilitate the success of its members who support and assist people with long-term health, functional, cognitive, or mental challenges to realize their individual potential and maintain their independence.
Core Values
· Make a difference through leadership and pioneering actions
· Serve individuals, families, and community with compassion and integrity
· Respect individuality, choice and independence at all stages of life
· Achieve excellence through innovation, creativity, resourcefulness, and change
Who We Are
CAADS is a 501 (c) 6 statewide association that supports the development of adult day services as an alternative to institutional care. CAADS is a membership-based trade association supported by dues and educational activities.
Established in 1977, CAADS is the oldest and largest state association for adult day services in the nation. Centers in membership with CAADS provide innovative day programs that support individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities and older adults with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
A nationally recognized leader in the field of aging, the Association is governed by the CAADS Board of Directors and provides timely information, analysis, advocacy, technical assistance, education, and networking opportunities for its members. CAADS partners with the Alliance for Leadership and Education, a separate but related 501 (c) 3, to advance research, best practices and public awareness through grant-supported projects.
How to Apply
Provide your resume and a cover letter to HR@caads.org
Benefits of Working for CAADS
Collegial work environment supporting a team of three and serving an eighteen member volunteer board of directors.
Strong reputation for advocacy and positive relationships with policymakers
The Ideal Candidate will:
Be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:
· Public policy in aging, disabilities, and long term services and supports
· Association management principles and policies, preferably in a nonprofit
· Principles of board development, role/relations and association ethics
· Financial management, accounting principles, reports and budgeting, including accounting software
· Have or demonstrate ability to gain or expand knowledge about Medi-Cal, managed care and regulatory framework for adult day services
· Employment laws pertaining to discrimination, wages, and harassment
· Have a minimum of five years of experience in a leadership position
Be Adept at:
· Leading a board of directors and small staff team, preferably in a non-profit
· Guiding public policy with outside lobbyists, communicating clearly, persuasive writing, collaboration
· Budgeting, organizing, flexibly setting priorities when dealing with unplanned events requiring thoughtful action
· Public speaking and clear communication
· Understanding and respecting cultural and language diversity
· Guiding and supporting a small and passionate staff team with empathy and respect
· Willing to identify areas of knowledge or skill gaps and be eager to learn from others
· Serving and leading others by example
Working Environment
This position is hybrid with the expectation that the first six months of work will be primarily performed in the CAADS office.
Working hours are M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Office located in downtown Sacramento, near light rail, the Capitol, and government offices
Paid Benefits
Paid vacation, sick leave, 401k matching plan, health insurance, covered parking, employee assistance program
Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000, depending on experience
