Description:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Grand Junction, Colorado | On-Site | Full-Time (40+ hours/week)
Salary Range: $198,070 – $215,896.30 annually (depending on preferred qualifications)
Position Open Until July 20, 2026 at 5pm (MST)
Ariel Clinical Services seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Ariel Clinical Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults. For more than 30 years, we have empowered individuals to develop their strengths, maximize their potential, and fully participate in their communities.
Today, Ariel offers a broad continuum of services, including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and more across the Western Slope, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. We are deeply committed to community engagement, professional development, and a culture that values compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides visionary leadership and executive oversight for all operations of Ariel Clinical Services. This role is responsible for advancing organizational strategy, ensuring high-quality service delivery, stewarding financial and administrative functions, and cultivating a mission-driven culture. The CEO serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and represents Ariel to employees, clients, funders, and community partners. The CEO leads long-term strategic planning, drives organizational sustainability, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters strong, collaborative teams that support the agency’s mission and values.
Employee Benefits
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
100% employer-paid Group Life Insurance
Optional Accident, Hospitalization, Identity Fraud, and Critical Illness plans
HSA & FSA options
Generous Paid Time Off:
13 PTO days in the first year
48 hours paid sick leave
11 paid holidays
$50/month Wellness Program incentive
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Senior Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
A strong, mission-driven Culture of Awesomeness
Requirements:
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of thirty semester credits or equivalent quarter credits in the social or behavioral sciences.
- A minimum of five years’ full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in an administrative capacity, obtained after the Bachelor’s degree was conferred, at least two years of which include supervision of professional staff and budget or fiscal management.
- A minimum of three years’ executive leadership experience at an IDD or child welfare organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years in executive level business management that includes demonstrated successful business sustainability.
- Three or more years of collaboration with a CFO on budgets and financial planning.
- Experience planning, facilitating and leading Board of Directors meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for all agency divisions and programs.
- Serve as the organization’s representative to the Board, employees, clients, government partners, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure effective implementation of Board directives, decisions, and policies.
- Lead the Executive Leadership Team in evaluating program expansion and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Home Care Agency (HCA) regulations and uphold high-quality patient care standards.
- Lead all organizational strategic planning efforts.
- Directly supervise Executive Directors and designated program leaders.
- Develop, monitor, and revise the annual budget in partnership with the CFO; ensure adherence to Board-approved financial plans.
- Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations; stay informed on political, regulatory, and funding developments.
- Execute contracts on behalf of the organization.
- Oversee development and implementation of policies related to programs, personnel, and operations.
- Monitor organizational morale and champion a positive, mission-aligned culture.
- Ensure agency-wide Standard Operating Procedures are in place and followed.
- Oversee quality assurance, customer satisfaction, and safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with People Operations to ensure competitive and equitable employee compensation.
Leadership Competencies & Professional Attributes
Visionary Leadership — Drives long-term strategy and organizational direction.
People-Oriented — Prioritizes employee well-being, engagement, and development.
Customer-Focused — Ensures services meet client needs and enhance experience.
Innovative — Embraces change and fosters creative problem-solving.
Lifelong Learner — Pursues continuous professional growth.
Team Builder — Develops and sustains high-performing teams.
Culture Champion — Models and reinforces organizational values.
Analytical — Uses data to inform decisions.
Transparent — Communicates openly to build trust.
Data-Driven — Makes informed decisions using quantitative and qualitative insights.
Flexible & Adaptable — Responds effectively to evolving needs.
Empathetic — Demonstrates compassion toward employees and clients.
Accountable — Holds self and others responsible for outcomes.
Ethical & Integrity-Driven — Models sound judgment and ethical behavior.
Results-Oriented — Focuses on measurable outcomes and strategic priorities.
Supports Professional Development — Invests in leadership growth across the organization.
