Chief Executive Officer-CEO Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Community, social services & non-profit
Chief executive officer-ceo

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER-CEO.

west monroe, louisiana
Posted 6 days ago
Closes 6/22/2025 Job details Summary Spherion
$150,000

• $180,000 per year
  Permanent
  8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM
  Industry
  community, social services & non-profit (Community and Social Service Occupations)
  Reference number
  S_164498
  Chief Executive Officer Spherion Staffing is seeking a transformational leader to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for our client-a strategic thinker with a servant’s heart, a steady hand, and a passion for building safe, healthy environments for children and families.

The Mission
To promote safe, healthy environments for children and families through advocacy, education, counseling and prevention.

Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with substantial executive leadership experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior-level leadership in a nonprofit, child welfare, behavioral health, or human services environment.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, fundraising, program oversight, and financial stewardship.
• Strong background in trauma-informed care, child advocacy, and systems-level collaboration.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and navigating governance.

BENEFITS

• Covered by Company
• 90% of employees’ medical insurance
• $250,000 life insurance policy …
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO & Scheduling
• 4 weeks PTO annually (96 hours vacation, 48 hours sick)
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 30-minute errand
• Flexible schedule (36-40 hour work week)
• Skeleton days (flexible end-of-year holiday schedule)
• Opportunity to telecommute after 6 months to 1 year of employment
• Miscellaneous
• 403(b) retirement plans
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
• Financial planning services and workshops
• Office space, supplies, equipment, and technology
• Meals and snacks Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Skills:

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a relational and results-oriented leader who is:

• A visionary strategist and collaborative builder.
• A compelling communicator and authentic connector.
• A systems thinker who can lead across complexity with wisdom and clarity.
• Committed to servant leadership and developing others.
• Passionate about children, families, equity, and community change.

Education:

Masters Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Cast a compelling vision rooted in the mission and values of the agency.
• Drive agency-wide strategic planning in partnership with the Board and senior leadership.
• Model integrity, humility, and courage in every decision and relationship. Program and Operational Excellence
• Ensure all services meet the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, outcome evaluation, and learning.
• Lead with foresight to anticipate community needs and trends in child welfare and behavioral health. Financial and Resource Stewardship
• Oversee responsible budgeting and financial operations in collaboration with the CFO and Finance Committee.
• Develop and diversify funding sources, including public grants, philanthropic partners, and donor support.
• Promote an abundance of mindset and long-term sustainability. Community Engagement and Advocacy
• Represent the agency as a thought leader and advocate locally, statewide, and nationally.
• Foster deep partnerships with government agencies, funders, nonprofits, and community stakeholders.
• Communicate the agency’s impact through powerful storytelling and data. Organizational Culture and Talent Development
• Inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse team.
• Champion a leadership culture rooted in servant leadership, curiosity, collaboration, and accountability.
• Promote inclusion, wellness, and growth across the agency.
  Governance
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, keeping them informed and engaged.
• Support board development, strategic alignment, and policy implementation.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to brittanyforbis@spherion.com or call 318-340-0005. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you’re looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more
key responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS-Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with substantial executive leadership experience may be considered

• Minimum of 5 years of senior-level leadership in a nonprofit, child welfare, behavioral health, or human services environment
• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, fundraising, program oversight, and financial stewardship
• Strong background in trauma-informed care, child advocacy, and systems-level collaboration
• Experience working with Boards of Directors and navigating governance.

BENEFITS

• Covered by Company-90% of employees’ medical insurance
• $250,000 life insurance policy-Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO & Scheduling-4 weeks PTO annually (96 hours vacation, 48 hours sick
• 12 paid holidays annually-30-minute errand-Flexible schedule (36-40 hour work week
• Skeleton days (flexible end-of-year holiday schedule
• Opportunity to telecommute after 6 months to 1 year of employment
• Miscellaneous-403(b) retirement plans-Mileage reimbursement-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer-Financial planning services and workshops-Office space, supplies, equipment, and technology-Meals and snacks experience 4-7 years skills Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a relational and results-oriented leader who is
• A visionary strategist and collaborative builder
• A compelling communicator and authentic connector
• A systems thinker who can lead across complexity with wisdom and clarity
• Committed to servant leadership and developing others
• Passionate about children, families, equity, and community change. qualifications KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership-Cast a compelling vision rooted in the mission and values of the agency
• Drive agency-wide strategic planning in partnership with the Board and senior leadership
• Model integrity, humility, and courage in every decision and relationship.

Program and Operational Excellence-Ensure all services meet the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, outcome evaluation, and learning
• Lead with foresight to anticipate community needs and trends in child welfare and behavioral health.

Financial and Resource Stewardship-Oversee responsible budgeting and financial operations in collaboration with the CFO and Finance Committee

• Develop and diversify funding sources, including public grants, philanthropic partners, and donor support
• Promote an abundance of mindset and long-term sustainability.

Community Engagement and Advocacy-Represent the agency as a thought leader and advocate locally, statewide, and nationally

• Foster deep partnerships with government agencies, funders, nonprofits, and community stakeholders
• Communicate the agency’s impact through powerful storytelling and data.

Organizational Culture and Talent Development-Inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing and diverse team

• Champion a leadership culture rooted in servant leadership, curiosity, collaboration, and accountability
• Promote inclusion, wellness, and growth across the agency.

Governance-Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, keeping them informed and engaged

• Support board development, strategic alignment, and policy implementation.

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