Executive Director
ABOUT THE CENTER
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center is a private, non-profit corporation that operates under contract with California’s Department of Developmental Services. Lanterman offers lifelong services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Center is one of a network of 21 regional centers in California that serve as an entry point into the State’s developmental disabilities service system. The Center serves approximately 14,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families living in a defined geographic area of Los Angeles County that is ethnically, culturally and economically diverse.
For more information, please visit www.lanterman.org.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and as such has the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the affairs, employees and resources of the corporation and for implementation of the policies and programs of the corporation; the Executive Director reports to the President and the Board of Directors. The Executive Director, subject to the policies of the corporation, employs, supervises, manages, controls and discharges the employees of the corporation. The Executive Director advises and counsels the Board of Directors in matters of policy and shall act as a representative for the corporation in community, state and national meetings.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL MASTERY
Executive Director will have demonstrated leadership knowledge and skill to lead a large highly complex non-profit organization chartered in California state law and highly regulated. Must have demonstrated knowledge and mastery of statutory, legal, regulatory, contractual requirements related to the regional center and its large network of community service providers. Will possess knowledge and mastery of principles and methods of organization, management and financial management including budget development and management of complex multi-million-dollar budgets and possess demonstrated knowledge and mastery of human resources laws and regulations, policy and procedure oversight. The Executive Director must have knowledge and mastery leading and motivating a large ethnically and culturally diverse multi-disciplinary staff in accomplishing the mission of the regional center, and knowledge and mastery of interdisciplinary and team approaches in accomplishing complex work which is a hallmark of the Center and a thorough knowledge of the field developmental disabilities, its issues and challenges.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Executive Director will have a master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including but not limited to health, human services, business or public administration from an accredited school. At least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible and relevant experience in higher level management or executive positions in health or disability services at least 5 of which are in the field of developmental disabilities with California regional center experience highly preferred.
Must have demonstrated involvement in planning, policy development, program administration, staff supervision, budgetary development and fiscal control. Demonstrated involvement in a complex organization with an ethnically and culturally diverse staff and working in a fast paced environment. Experience interfacing with a board of directors and its committees. Demonstrated experience working with professionals in medicine, nursing, allied health and social work on complex and sensitive client related matters. Experience working in an organization funded by state and federal funding with myriad legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.
COMPENSATION
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package including retirement defined contribution plan with TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association)
TO APPLY
Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, HR Department 3303 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Email: Hred@lanterman.org or Fax: (213) 252-4925