Chief Program Officer / Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

Company: Grant-blackford Mental Health Inc.
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Chief Program Officer / Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

V Chief Program Officer / Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Come make a difference! Volunteers of America is one the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. We are one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of quality, affordable housing for low and moderate-income households and persons with special needs.

Volunteers of America Oklahoma is dedicated to helping Oklahoma's most vulnerable! More than 350 devoted employees coordinate with five offices throughout the state of Oklahoma. Volunteers of America Oklahoma offers employment for veterans, affordable housing for seniors, and supportive housing for the homeless and 24/7 residential support for the disabled.

Summary of Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

The Chief Program Officer/VP of Strategy and Business Development serves as a transformational executive and key business partner to the CEO and drives the overall strategic direction of the agency. The CPO will identify and develop growth opportunities that generate positive change for our clients and communities, raise the agency’s profile and ensure overall superior agency performance. Additionally, as the innovation champion for the agency, the CPO will assist the CEO to develop and innovate new market opportunities for the agency.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the Strategic Direction of the Agency

Develop inclusive strategic plan and strategy by collaborating with leadership team and board.

Identify strategic risks and provide analysis for potential start-up and sun-setting of programs and operations.

Cultivate a deep understanding of what makes the agency successful and how it will continue to be successful in the future.

Oversee and manage all strategic business, proposal development and responses.

Look for opportunities to expand existing programs based on need or launch new ancillary programs, including but not limited to alternative funding via grants, operations, or other viable funding vehicles.

Develop and lead implementation of strategic initiatives to leverage emerging technology, innovative service models, and trends in the non-profit social service field.

Anticipate and incorporate changes in social service and social entrepreneurial practices.

Identify joint ventures, potential merger and acquisition targets, and other strategic partnership opportunities in coordination with executive team.

Build and Grow Innovative Capabilities

Promote a culture of innovation across the agency.

Lead solution design teams to generate and develop innovative ideas to propel the agency’s mission and improve the quality of services for clients.

Identify trends and current research that supports best-practices in the field.

Pilot innovative initiatives and evaluate impact.

Community Liaison & Behavioral Health Expert

Partner and closely collaborate with VOA National and other VOA affiliates regarding strategic and innovative program development and research.

Provide external leadership, visibility, and expertise regarding all Behavioral Health capabilities, acumen and programs.

Develop relationships with community stakeholders, government officials, service providers, funders, and other experts in the field to advance the mission and raise the agency profile.

Establish the agency as a recognized innovation leader to build brand.

Will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:

Experience, Competencies and Education

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, in behavioral health, social work or a health care related field.

Five (5) years progressive experience is strongly preferred.

Experience with local state and federal funding streams.

Current clinical licensure and knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment preferred.

Extensive experience in one or more of the populations we serve within the human service program areas including individuals experiencing homelessness, the aging, individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities, payee services, employment services and veteran services.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record of working collaboratively within a wide array of internal and external constituents including but not limited to the human service programs described above.

Experience with program and organizational quality assurance, compliance and accreditation.

Viewed as a leader in the field with competencies in quality leadership practices.

Other skills required:

Excellent written, verbal communication skills; strong ability to effectively communicate in public settings. Bi-lingual expertise is a plus.

Excellent Microsoft Office Skills specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience in delivering client services with technology.

Job Information

Job ID: 54291661

Position Title: Chief Program Officer / Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

Company Name: VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF OKLAHOMA

Job Function: Management/Program Development

100 Winners Circle, Suite 300 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 (978) 624-4594

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