Chief Operations Officer - Kansas Operations

Chief Operations Officer

• Kansas Operations Full-Time, Competitive Salary Good. Life Innovations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than $40 million in annual revenue and a mission to improve the lives of people who want to live independently. Are you an experienced leader passionate about supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and aging adults? Good. Life is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to lead our Kansas programs, build strong leadership teams, and ensure high-quality services that help the people we serve live meaningful, healthy, and fulfilling lives. This executive leadership role oversees statewide operations, regulatory compliance, financial performance, strategic planning, and program quality. If you're a collaborative, results-driven leader who thrives on developing people, strengthening operations, and advancing a mission that matters, we invite you to join our team and make the Good. Life possible! Application Instructions: Please send a cover letter to Amy Unmacht at amyunmacht@mygoodlife.org or attach with your application. Some Leadership Duties: Lead Kansas Operations: Oversee regional services and support programs, including community living, day services, targeted case management, health services, behavioral consultation, employee training, and shared living programs. Develop Leadership Teams: Hire, train, mentor, and supervise directors while promoting accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Oversee licensing requirements, audits, investigations, corrective action plans, and compliance with state and federal regulations and agency policies. Manage Financial Performance: Support budget development, monitor financial and operational reports, and help maintain program sustainability. Drive Strategic Initiatives: Establish and monitor organizational goals, evaluate performance data, and support agency growth and program expansion. Improve Program Quality: Lead quality assurance efforts, review outcomes and performance metrics, and support continuous improvement across programs. Build Satisfaction: Promote stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication, timely follow-up, and collaboration with individuals served, families, guardians, employees, and external partners. Oversee Operational Excellence: Strengthen communication between departments, support effective service initiation, and ensure consistent implementation of agency systems and procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field required; Master’s degree or higher preferred At least 5 years of prior experience of a similar scope with IDD experience Supervisory, leadership, and administrative experience required Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills Ability to lead multiple teams, delegate effectively, manage competing priorities, and work independently and collaboratively Strong business and human services technology skills and willingness to leverage AI as appropriate Flexibility to work varied hours, be available for emergencies, and travel between Kansas program locations Benefits include: Comprehensive Benefits Package Family coverage for medical Dental, vision, and life insurance options 401k with matching Weekly Pay Paid Time Off About Good.

Life Innovations: Good. Life Innovations is a nonprofit organization serving Kansans with IDD and other populations through award-winning and nationally regarded service models which are disseminated nationally through Good. Life U. Good. Life’s mission is to redefine what's possible, make a meaningful difference, and transform lives.

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