Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Chief Operations Officer Salary Commensurate with Experience Join our dynamic team as our Chief Operations Officer and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve! Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities, access to low-cost healthcare benefits that support you and your family, a generous PTO and Holiday program, and an emphasis on work life balance! The Chief Operating Officer serves as a strategic and collaborative executive leader responsible for advancing operational excellence, organizational effectiveness for programs, and mission impact across The Villages of Indiana. Working closely with the President & CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the COO fosters a positive, high-performing culture that supports employees, strengthens programs, encourages innovation, and ensures exceptional service to children and families statewide. This position promotes cross-organizational collaboration, strategic growth, operational alignment, and continuous improvement while supporting the agency’s mission, vision, goals, and values. Responsibilities Provide operational leadership and oversight related to contracts, grants, vendor relationships, business agreements, and state/federal partnerships. Ensure Request for Proposals/Information/Service are completed and submitted timely and accurately. Inspire, mentor, and empower leaders and teams to achieve strong outcomes for children and families through collaboration, innovation, accountability, and shared purpose. Oversee designated areas of Program Administration and facilitate strong integration and collaboration across service lines and departments agency wide. Create and execute strategies for program and service growth opportunities that strengthen organizational impact and community responsiveness. Communicate recommendations for program and operational improvements based on organizational needs, emerging trends, and best practices. Drive innovation and strategic expansion initiatives that strengthen programs, enhance operational effectiveness, and increase organizational impact to support high-quality services, operational excellence, and long‑term sustainability. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, service enhancement and continuous improvement across programs and operations that is aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. Position Requirements Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling, education, or a related field Seven (7) years of related experience with child focused social services Five (5) years of senior leadership experience Experience and knowledge of clinical services The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package. The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served. #J-18808-Ljbffr