Lourie Center - Rockville
Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Vice President of Special Education and Early Childhood Programs who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As a Vice President of Special Education and Early Childhood Programs you will:
•Lead the Lourie Center’s and Ridge School’s activities consistent with Adventist HealthCare’s policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and the Lourie Center’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.
•Oversee program development and the delivery of mental health and special education services.
•Direct the finances of the organization, including budget planning and fiscal operations within approved budget, and long-range forecasting for consideration by AHC leadership and the appropriate Board of Directors.
•Supervise the Lourie Center Executive Director and works collaboratively with the leadership teams of the Lourie Center and Ridge School
•Oversee grant seeking and fundraising activities designed to sustain and increase the Center's funding base within the parameters set by the Board of Directors and the Center's mission and Lourie Center bylaws.
•Develop long-range strategic plans for the Lourie Center in conjunction with the Center/School leadership team, AHC leadership and the Board of Directors. •Identify opportunities for program growth designed to meet children/family and community needs.
•Provide support and guidance to the Lourie Center Executive Director for Board meetings and functions. Attends board and board committee meetings.
Qualifications include:
•Minimum of master’s degree in education field, early childhood mental health, public policy or equivalent.
•At least 10 years of experience in an education and/or healthcare setting.
•At least 10 years of supervisory/management experience
•Expert in early childhood development, special education, mental health, or related services
•Experienced in strategic planning
•Strong collaboration/relationship-building skills to build partnerships and collaboration across the region and country
•Ability to effectively team-build, manage conflict, and remain solution focused
•Experienced in project/financial management and strength in balancing multiple areas of focus
•Strong interpersonal skills and experience in supporting a safe and diverse workplace
•Commitment to supporting one’s own and the team’s professional and personal development
•Strong presentation and communication skills
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday. Expected to be visible and available for Schools; may require off hours support
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
403(b) retirement plan
Free Employee parking
Benefits Eligible Positions:
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if needed, may elect to be vaccinated at any community pharmacy or location offering COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.