Executive Director

Typical Life Corporation (TLC)
https://typical-life.org/

Position Description:
The role of Executive Director at Typical Life Corporation (TLC) will afford you the opportunity to be part of an organization transitioning to the next level in its organizational growth. This is your opportunity to be the connection between strategic and organizational excellence and the life-changing successes the people we support seek to achieve daily. The position of Executive Director is a critical, visible position requiring strength-based leadership, teamwork, strong management experience, and a successful career record of working with or for government, public agencies and nonprofit organizations. The Executive Director should have experience with, and knowledge of the issues affecting people with developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health concerns, workforce development, education, and healthcare. They should have the proven ability to foster the growth of an organization and the capacity to manage a sophisticated financial operation. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are critical. The Executive Director must be comfortable communicating with the individuals and the families of the individuals who receive services from TLC. He or she must be equally comfortable in making presentations and being engaged publicly in the York community. He or she must be able to work closely with the Board and the TLC team to promote an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork.

Specific Requirements and Preferences:

  • This is a full-time, exempt position located in York, PA. The candidate must be local to the region or be willing to relocate. 
  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years experiences as a manager with responsibilities for providing residential services for individuals with an intellectual, developmental disability, autism, or serious mental illness.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Education: Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related human service experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience includes grant writing, fundraising, strategic planning, financial background, and leadership skills.
  • Age: Eighteen years of age or older
  • Ability to Drive: Valid PA Driver's license
  • Clearances: Act 13 and 33 clearances
  • Health: Certification from a licensed independent practitioner that the person is free of contagious disease.

Organization Description:
Typical Life Corporation is a private, not for profit, charitable organization that began 22 years ago. The agency was founded on progressive and innovative techniques to improve the quality of services offered to individuals who have an intellectual or developmental disability.

How to Apply:
To be considered, interested candidates must submit a resume or CV as well as a cover letter to that [email protected] includes each of the following elements:

  • Why you are interested in the Executive Director position at TLC.
  • Any additional professional and/or personal experiences, if any, that inform your qualifications for this position and are not otherwise obvious from your resume.
  • Confirmation that the published salary range meets your requirements.

Posted October 12, 2022