Executive Director at Community Living Alliance – Madison, Wisconsin

Position: Full Time
Compensation: $150-180,000 per year depending on qualifications

Why Community Living Alliance?
Community Living Alliance (CLA) is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing services for older adults and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses. We offer great autonomy, as well as personal and professional harmony.

• CLA has been rated among the top 20% of employers on indeed for our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score.
• CLA was recognized as an inclusive employer in Dane County in 2024 and 2025!

Position Summary:
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing leadership to the organization in order to achieve its mission. Manage compensation and hiring of leadership team members. Ensure compliance and operational standards based on organization bylaws and regulations.
What We Offer:

• Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Mileage Reimbursement: Any traveling done on behalf of CLA
• Competitive Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Tuition Assistance, Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), 403B Retirement Plan Options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value mentorship and teamwork

Primary Duties:

• Develops and implements annual, strategic, and long-range business plans that are consistent with the mission and values of the organization.
• Provide leadership to the senior management team.
• Provide guidance and feedback to management teams in support of business plans and systems for long range planning.
• Conducts community outreach, government relations, and public safety policy development activities with stakeholders and policymakers to advance the mission and strategic objectives of the organization and the member community it serves.
• Serves as primary management liaison with the governing board of directors of the organization and effectively implements the policy directives of the board.
• Assures that the organization operates within conformity to all applicable statues, regulations, contract requirements, and prudent business practices.
• Assures that the organization is appropriately indemnified and that it has both the operating funds and reserves required to be financially viable.
• Provide staff development and leadership guidance in conjunction with Human Resources Department Staff to create a successful working environment.
• Partners and openly communicates with all department leaders to create a transparent and open dialogue which will foster a positive outcome and achieve positive client outcomes and team/agency goals.
• Evaluate risk management and conduct risk assessment for both fiscal and safety compliance based on federal, state, and local mandates.
• Provide feedback to the board using such tools as business analytics relating to operations and strategic goals.

Education/Experience and Requirements:
Required

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, healthcare administration or community development, or other related field, required.
• • • • Equivalent combination of experience and education could be considered in lieu of Master’s Degree.
• Ten (10) years of leadership experience in an executive or director level position in the healthcare or similar field, required.
• Must own or have access to reliable transportation to commute to the CLA office, client homes, vendor locations, community partner offices, and other relevant locations to complete essential functions of the position. Must possess a valid driver’s license, current WI auto insurance.
• Pass background check to include WI caregiver requirements, education verification, and credential checks
• Authorized to Work in the United States

Preferred

• Experience working with regulatory bodies to include but not limited to: Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and the Wisconsin Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or Dane County Department of Human Services
• Experience in an executive or director level position in a non-profit healthcare or home health care organization.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. CLA proudly celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusivity!