Our client, The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc., has asked us to assist them in their efforts to recruit a State Director for their Connecticut Operation located in Woodbridge, CT. The organization is considered one of the premiere non-profit advocacy and service providers in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, children's services and behavioral disorders.

The successful candidate will possess previous top leadership experience in a similar organization, i.e. providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities; proven skills in supervision and in management of teams of professionals whose programmatic responsibilities are complex in nature; solid working knowledge of budgeting, organization financials, Federal financing, contract management, and collections for services rendered; skills in advocacy, public speaking and group leadership; and extensive experience working with programs that employ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Candidates should have a proven record of working successfully as a team leader and a team player at a Corporate and programmatic/State level, in an agency where participatory management is a highly prized value.

At least a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Special Education or a Clinical Discipline, and a history of success in progressively responsible organizational management positions are required. At least 5 years of experience running an organization ($15 million or larger) whose mission is related to the Institute's.

For consideration of this exceptional opportunity, please provide a cover letter, resume and salary expectations in confidence to:

Deborah L. Gallant, SPHR, CCP, CBP — President
D. Gallant Management Associates
75 Pearl Street, Portland, Maine 04101
Email: resumes@dgallant.com
Fax: (207) 773-0101

— Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer —