WestCare · 1 week ago
Chief Operations Officer (49351)
Forest City - 100 N Clark - Forest City, IA 50436
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $175K/yrWestCare Foundation is seeking a seasoned non-profit executive for our Chief Operations Officer (COO) position in the Midwest. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience running non-profit organizations and will be looking for an opportunity to lead our Midwest operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership to each of our Midwest Vice Presidents to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives
Work with the Vice Presidents and Executive Management to ensure the Operational Entities financial strength, determine areas of potential revenue growth and cost reduction, conduct contract evaluations, review results on an on-going basis and take corrective action to achieve the annual budget
Work in conjunction with the Vice Presidents, Executive Management, community partners and government agencies to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems arising from the operational entities with the organization including: employment issues, service delivery issues, contract compliance issues, staffing requirement issues, budgeting and financial adjustment issues, legal and risk management issues, and operational regulatory issues. Work with the Vice Presidents to develop managers and department leaders to build a high performing team who will meet the organization's goals and program and fiscal objectives
Conduct annual performance reviews and ensure performance reviews are conducted on all Operational Entity staff
Lead and participate in planning and budgeting processes and be accountable for developing and implementing action plans to achieve annual objectives
Provide leadership and work collaboratively with Vice Presidents and staff to evaluate new opportunities and implement new programs and services that improve the organization's market position
Work with the Vice Presidents to lead and direct the establishment of Community Action Councils (CACs) in all assigned agencies and support ongoing leadership and management of existing CACs by Vice Presidents
Implement high standards of service for care, monitor quality and take corrective action to ensure accreditation and regulatory guidelines are met
Collaborate with colleagues and team members in providing strategic recommendations and advice
Be available, on-call, to respond to or direct emergency situations or crises response situations as they arise
Participate in and support WestCare Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, Community Action Council Meetings and other leadership meetings as required
Participate or serve as a member on state or national workgroups, think tanks, and leadership or policy organizations as a WestCare representative in order to both promote WestCare and to bring current state of the art programming into WestCare
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of the WestCare Foundation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in a related field or comparable years of qualifying experience
Prior experience leading and managing complex operations at a senior executive management level
Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of a multi-faceted organization
Ability to think strategically, conduct planning, anticipate future trends and consequences, perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects
Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures, regulations and bylaws, and the legal environment in which they operate
Ability to foster cooperative work environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize and effectively present data
Ability to make difficult decisions
Ability to understand multiple types of financial and legal documents
Ability to supervise middle management staff and hold subordinates accountable for organizational goals
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
Ability to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services
Company
WestCare
Westcare is an organization that offers health and human services for individuals, families, and communities.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ken Ortbals
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Steinberg
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-05-17
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