Position: Executive Director of Ashland Supportive Housing and Community Outreach (ASH)
Reports to: Board of Directors
Salary: $92,000
Status: Full time, Exempt, typically Monday-Friday business hours
Benefits: paid sick leave; paid vacation after intro. period; 7 holidays; medical, dental, vision coverage; EAP; 3% retirement match.
Location: In Person, Ashland, Oregon
Ashland Supportive Housing and Community Outreach supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich, fulfilling, and productive lives with dignity and respect.
ASH provides 24/7 residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Services are provided in three- or five-person, single-family residential homes located in Ashland, Oregon. ASH ensures that the people we support receive services in settings that are integrated in and support the same degree of access to the greater community as people not receiving home and community-based services. ASH also provides Community Living Support Services (CLS) coordinated with Support Service Brokerages in the State of Oregon.
Candidate Profile
The Executive Director is a mission-driven leader responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, and operational success of ASH. The Executive Director ensures the organization delivers high-quality supportive housing and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and ethical leader with a clear commitment to the dignity, civil rights, and wellbeing of the individuals served by the organization. This individual demonstrates strong organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and the ability to guide staff and board members through planning and prioritizing.
The Executive Director serves as the primary representative of the organization in the community and maintains productive relationships with government agencies, partner organizations, and stakeholders. They lead by example, promote a healthy work environment, and ensure that the organization’s mission, values, and goals guide daily operations and long-term planning.
Organizational Leadership and Strategy
- Maintain a clear vision of the agency’s mission, values, and goals and ensure they guide all operational decisions.
- Lead organizational planning and innovation to support high-quality services and long-term sustainability.
- Stay informed of innovations, regulatory developments, and best practices in services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Promote a positive public presence for the organization through community outreach, marketing, social media, and public speaking.
- Represent the organization with external agencies, community partners, and governmental entities.
- Manage organizational change and help staff adapt effectively to evolving needs and systems. Seek and listen to staff input when possible and appropriate.
- Lead by example by demonstrating integrity, accountability, and commitment to a healthy workplace culture.
- Consider opportunities for growth, additional programs, services, and infrastructure improvements and present to the board when opportunities align with organizational goals.
Financial Management
- Develop the organization’s annual operating budget, in collaboration with the contract bookkeeper, presenting to the board for approval.
- Oversee and monitor monthly operational expenditures in collaboration with the contract bookkeeper, CPA, and the Board Finance Committee.
- Ensure responsible financial stewardship and fiscal accountability.
- Oversee organizational expenditures, purchases, and investments consistent with the board-approved budget, seeking board approval for significant budget variances.
- Lead grant development, fundraising, and other revenue-generating activities to support programs and infrastructure when appropriate for organizational needs and goals.
Administration
- Secure and maintain all required licenses.
- Ensure compliance with and timely responses to communication about applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing program operations.
- Develop and implement organizational and employment policies and procedures.
- Ensure procedures are upheld that protect clients’ dignity, civil and human rights, including:
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Behavior management
- Personal finances and property protections
- Grievances
- Maintain a high level of ongoing communication with individuals and families, being consistently responsive to questions from employees.
- Maintain overall responsibility for maintenance and management of agency facilities, daily operations, property, and activities.
Supervision
- Model professional behavior and promote a healthy organizational culture that is respectful, safe and supportive.
- Direct the hiring, training, and evaluation of all personnel.
- Supervise management staff and contracted service providers.
- Provide ongoing direction, feedback, and professional support to leadership staff.
- Ensure clear expectations, accountability, and consistent performance management.
- Address personnel issues and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
Board Relations
- Provide timely and accurate information about organizational operations, performance, and strategic issues.
- Inform the Board about relevant state and federal policy developments affecting the organization.
- Work collaboratively with the Board to develop organizational goals and strategic plans and advance advocacy efforts when needed.
- Support Board committees and ensure they have the information necessary to fulfill governance responsibilities.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. These experiences substitute for a degree: four years in developmental disabilities services in Oregon, or six years in a related field: psychology, sociology, human services, education, or social work.
- Minimum of two years of experience in intellectual or developmental disabilities, including at least one year providing supervision.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices related to services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Strong organizational, financial, and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in human services or nonprofit setting preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
How to Apply:
Nonprofit Professionals Now (“NPN”) is pleased to work with Ashland Supportive Housing to fill the role of Executive Director. All applications must contain a resume and cover letter. Once materials are submitted, NPN staff will review as part of the hiring process.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2026
