Job Description

Chief Executive Officer

Employment Horizons, Inc.

Cedar Knolls, New Jersey

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Employment Horizons, Inc. to recruit the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.

Employment Horizons, Inc. , a premier nonprofit based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey (35 miles from Manhattan), is seeking a visionary and community-minded Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organization with a 65-plus-year legacy of excellence and CARF-accredited service quality.  

Employment Horizons, Inc. Background

Founded in 1957, Employment Horizons, Inc. provides high-quality training and employment opportunities for individuals with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

Employment Horizons, Inc. provides the following services: supported employment, vocational education, job training, job opportunities, fulfillment, packaging and assembly services, janitorial services, and staffing services.

As a social enterprise leader, the CEO will oversee an $11.5 million budget and lead a diverse organization with a flat leadership structure that derives much of its revenue from business partnerships rather than traditional grants. Employment Horizons, Inc. employs 46 staff and serves approximately 600 individuals with disabilities. 

Position Summary

The Chief Executive Officer serves as the primary spokesperson and provides the strategic leadership necessary to achieve organizational, budgetary, and fundraising objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Board Relations

• Strategic Planning & Vision: Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, translating long-term vision into tactical actions. Create and communicate a strong vision for the future of Employment Horizons, Inc. to staff, Board, families, and the business community.
• Board Partnerships: Serve as the principal resource to the Board, assisting in policy formation and fostering a culture of mutual trust and respect.
• Mission Advocacy: Promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and work to shift public attitudes toward their contributions in the workplace.

Fiscal & Operational Management

• Financial Oversight: Provide oversight for all financial affairs, including the $11.5M annual budget, P&L statements, and internal controls.
• General Administration: Manage overall operations, including staff delegation, program quality, and physical plant maintenance.
• Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with CARF standards and all legal, regulatory, and licensing requirements.

Human Resources & Growth

• Team Leadership: Ability to build collaborative teams and engage effectively with staff across diverse departments. Ability to be a proactive, consistent, transparent, and frequent communicator who promotes and contributes to interdepartmental communication.
• Relationship Development: Establish external partnerships with business leaders, civic organizations, and government agencies of influence.
• Fund Development: Work with the Board to implement fundraising plans, including donor development, corporate grants, and special events.

Qualifications & Desired Traits

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (or related field), Business, or Public Administration.
• Experience: 10+ years of successful management and supervisory experience. Experience in the vocational rehabilitation or human services sector.

Core Competencies

• Financial Literacy: Deep knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, and accounting procedures.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of current trends and issues in vocational rehabilitation.
• Leadership & Management Style: Strong management and interpersonal leadership with the ability to motivate and influence others. Hands-on leader with a participatory leadership style. Ability to set and achieve realistic, strategic goals and direction of the organization. 
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; serves as an organizational ambassador and spokesperson.
• Personal Attributes: High integrity, ethics, and a high degree of common sense and critical thinking skills. Leading with compassion, the ideal candidate will embrace the values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and advocacy.

Compensation & Benefits

The projected compensation for this position, based on education and experience, is $150,000 - $175,000 annually. Compensation is supplemented by a generous benefits package including medical, 401K with employer match, PTO, sick leave, personal leave, holidays, tuition assistance, and a discretionary bonus. Relocation expenses are negotiable.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Employment Horizons, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Application Process

The Moran Company is conducting the search for the Employment Horizons, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. Questions about the position can be directed to Ann Graff, The Moran Company; agraff (at) morancompany.com

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to Ann Graff at the Moran Company, via the secure online portal. Resume should include all professional experience, dates of employment (month and year), position/title, and organization names. Cover letters should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.

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