Overview

The Chief Program Officer is the senior-most leader of Capabilities and reports to the CEO of Alliance for Empowerment. This role is responsible for the operational leadership and success of all Capabilities programs and services.

As the Chief Program Officer, you’ll be leading an initiative to diversify the organization’s funding sources by building out a strong foundation of supported employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities funded through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Leading this effort will include developing and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and engaging in community-wide relationship building.

As the Chief Program Officer, you will also play a crucial role in strengthening Capabilities’ social enterprises, driving these operations to be both strongly mission-centric and financially successful.