Description
Career Opportunity
Nevins, Inc. seeks a strategic, mission-driven leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Founded in 1959, Nevins has a long and deeply rooted history of serving adults with developmental disabilities, growing from a small community-based effort into a respected provider of employment, education, and life-enrichment services.
For more than six decades, Nevins has adapted alongside changing care models, regulatory environments, and community needs—while remaining steadfast in its commitment to dignity, inclusion, and person-centered support.
Today, that legacy provides a strong foundation for the organization’s next chapter of impact. The organization enters this transition from a position of operational strength, with strong documentation practices, recent CARF accreditation, and established Medicaid-funded and private-pay programs serving approximately 55–60 participants. Nevins operates in a highly regulated clinical environment shaped by state oversight, Medicaid waiver requirements, insurer audits, and facility compliance standards.
Nevins seeks a CEO who can articulate a clear strategic direction, strengthen organizational culture, and unlock growth opportunities within its existing service model. Growth is expected to come primarily through optimizing authorized services and expanding participation within programs the organization already qualifies to provide, rather than through dramatic programmatic shifts.
The new CEO should expect to encounter a demanding frontline caregiving environment, meaningful regulatory complexity, and an engaged Board that is energized by the leadership transition. The Board itself is likely to evolve over the next one to two years, requiring thoughtful governance partnership and process strengthening.
Top priorities for the incoming CEO will include:
Clarifying and refining strategic priorities in partnership with the Board
Strengthening culture through visible, empowering, and servant-oriented leadership
Optimizing reimbursement-based revenue by ensuring full utilization of authorized clinical services
Supporting and retaining strong internal leaders across clinical and HR functions
Investing in communication and training systems to improve consistency across management levels
Maintaining strong relationships with payers, state partners, and community stakeholders
Mission: To provide clinically grounded employment, education, and community engagement opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.
Reporting Structure: The CEO reports to the five-member Board of Directors and provides leadership to the organization’s senior team, which includes 5 direct reports.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and begins in the $145,000 range. Benefits include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, supplemental life, and a 401k plan.
Working Environment/Location: On-site/hybrid Charlotte, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Strategic Leadership and Direction
Partner with the Board to clarify and advance strategic priorities.
Translate vision into actionable plans that guide the organization through a complex and changing operating environment.
Board and Governance Partnership
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
Ensure transparent communication and support effective governance.
Provide timely insight into organizational performance, risks, and opportunities.
Clinical and Program Oversight
Provide executive oversight of clinical services and programs.
Ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with best practices.
Support strong leadership within the clinical team.
Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Ensure sustainability across a reimbursement-based funding model.
Support responsible stewardship of organizational assets and facilities.
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
Promote a culture of accountability and ethical practice.
External Relations and Organizational Visibility
Serve as Nevins’ primary ambassador.
Strengthen relationships with funders, partners, public officials, and the broader community.
Talent Leadership and Organizational Culture
Lead, support, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
Foster a collaborative, mission-centered organizational culture.
The Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned executive leader with experience in human services, healthcare, behavioral health, or a related nonprofit environment.
Proven experience serving as a CEO, Executive Director, or senior executive leading complex organizations.
Ability to think strategically while executing effectively in a regulated, reimbursement-driven environment.
Demonstrated success leading organizations through change or growth.
Experience overseeing clinical or programmatic services subject to regulatory oversight.
Strong understanding of budgets, financial reporting, and contract- or reimbursement-based revenue.
Strong track record of productive partnership with Boards of Directors.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to build trust with staff, funders, regulators, and community partners.
Deep commitment to the mission and the populations served; leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and respect.
Bachelor’s degree required, Masters Level degree preferred.
About Nevins, Inc.
Nevins, Inc. is a mission-driven human services organization providing clinically grounded employment, education, and community engagement opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.
Nevins works with individuals and families with significant needs and operates within a highly regulated framework that includes multiple reimbursement and funding sources. The organization is committed to service quality, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Want to know more? Visit www.nevinsinc.org
How To Apply
Join Nevins, Inc. and play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in the community.
To apply, click on the link for this position at https://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Nevins, Inc. as well as the stated responsibilities and qualifications.
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About Armstrong McGuire
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