Description

EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child, either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives to foster a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to apply success-focused leadership skills.  Team members from all departments will focus on executing the EmberHope mission, vision, and values.

Position Overview

The President of EmberHope Connections provides executive leadership for the organization’s case management services, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and mission-aligned programming across multiple sites and departments. In close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Executive Leadership Team, the President plays a critical role in strategic planning, organizational development, service delivery, fiscal stewardship, and external relations. This role requires consistent alignment with EmberHope’s policies, practice guidelines, contractual obligations, and accreditation standards while advancing positive outcomes for children, families, and communities.

The Connections President will oversee reintegration, adoption, and independent living case management services. EmberHope Connections operates as a contractor providing comprehensive, specialized services to children in the custody of the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF).

EmberHope Connections is responsible for delivering both direct and indirect services that support evidence-informed strategies to improve targeted state- and community-level outcomes and contribute to required federal and state performance measures.

The President ensures that the organization maintains the infrastructure, leadership capacity, and operational excellence necessary to fulfill contractual obligations and achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes for children and families.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this role, the President must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform the following core responsibilities:

·         Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide and program-specific policies and procedures, operating in full alignment with the Agency and Program Operations Manual, practice guides, and competency frameworks.

·         In coordination with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, lead strategic planning efforts that strengthen organizational infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and advance short- and long-term agency goals.

·         Ensure agency and program goals, performance metrics, and contractual outcomes are met or exceeded.

·         Provide executive oversight of case management services contracts, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements.

·         Establish, in collaboration with staff and agency leadership, annual program, departmental, and individual performance goals, along with clear accountability and evaluation protocols.

·         Track progress against goals, analyze performance data, and implement corrective or improvement strategies as needed.

·         Deploy organizational resources efficiently and effectively, balancing workload and capacity while maintaining service quality.

·         Directly supervise Vice Presidents and administrative support staff.

·         Build leadership capacity by mentoring, coaching, and supporting supervisors to strengthen their ability to mentor, motivate, and develop staff at all levels.

·         Provide guidance and support in troubleshooting complex programmatic and personnel performance challenges.

·         Coach leaders to success and proactively plan for program improvements, staff development, and operational sustainability.

·         Provide regular, constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement through monthly supervision, mentoring, and leadership practices.

·         Participate actively in the development of program and departmental budgets.

·         Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility, ensuring programs operate within approved budgets and making adjustments as necessary to remain aligned with funding requirements and organizational priorities.

·         Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to support sound financial management, compliance, and reporting.

·         Promote integration and collaboration across programs, departments, and external systems to enhance service effectiveness.

·         Serve as a liaison with state agencies, contractors, grantors, accreditation bodies, and membership organizations.

·         Represent EmberHope Connections in public forums, advocacy efforts, and strategic partnerships that advance the agency’s mission and visibility.

·         Lead the integration of successful pilot initiatives into the broader program department to ensure sustainability and scalability.

·         Support advancement and fundraising efforts through participation in the agency’s annual fundraising event, proposal development, and donor/funder stewardship in partnership with the CEO.

·         Contribute to new business development initiatives, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of new program ideas and pilot projects.

·         Follow all Company policies and procedures and operate in accordance with Program Practice Guidelines at all times.

·         Maintain required licensure, training, and professional standards as outlined by the organization and governing bodies.

Time Allocation

The President’s time is generally allocated as follows:

·         80% Strategic Direction and Management of the Case Management Services Contract

·         10% Public Relations, Collaboration, and Advocacy

·         10% Finance and Administrative Leadership

Requirements

Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

·         High School Diploma or GED required.

·         Prefer LMSW, LSCSW, LMLP, LCP, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.

·         Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in child welfare and/or child mental health assessment and treatment.

·         Minimum of 10 years of successful supervisory and senior management experience.

·         Must be at least 21 years of age.

·         Ability to successfully pass a background check, fingerprinting, physical examination, and drug screening.

·         Commitment to maintaining all company-required training and professional development.