Executive Director (Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center)
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. - Los Angeles
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Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center 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 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. JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES The Executive Director acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation and 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, employs, supervises, manages, controls and discharges the employees of the corporation, and advises and counsels the Board of Directors in matters of policy. KNOWLEDGE & SKILL MASTERY The 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, and 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. 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, with at least 5 years in the field of developmental disabilities, and California regional center experience highly preferred. Must have demonstrated involvement in planning, policy development, program administration, staff supervision, budgetary development and fiscal control, and 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, and 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: or Fax: (213) 252-4925
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