Location: Briarcliff Manor, New York

The Clear View School (www.clearviewschool.org) is seeking as its next Executive Director a dynamic leader who has a demonstrated, strong commitment to improving the lives of children, and who possesses the leadership and fundraising skills to build on Clear View’s 43-year legacy and write the next chapters in our history of providing exceptional treatment and education for children with emotional and behavioral problems.

Founded in 1968, the Clear View School is a day treatment program that has set a standard of excellence in providing treatment and education for hundreds of children suffering from severe emotional problems. Clear View offers emotionally disturbed children and their families a deeply supportive therapeutic experience within a secure and nurturing environment. At Clear View, children are given behavioral guidance and loving support from a dedicated and highly qualified staff of therapists and special education teachers.

The Association for Mentally Ill Children of Westchester, Inc., (AMIC) founded in 1959 as a voluntary nonprofit organization, is the underlying corporate entity for Clear View. While the Clear View School is its principal program, AMIC also operates a community residence, supportive apartments and provides other services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Location: In 1981, Clear View established a permanent home on the site of the former Scarborough School in Briarcliff Manor, New York, a beautiful community near the Hudson River, 35 miles north of New York City. The campus is set on 17 acres of lovely wooded land. Metro North train service (Harlem Line) is available at Scarborough, about a mile from the campus.

Board, Administration, Staff and Budget: Clear View is governed by a 33-member board of directors, and employs over 65 highly qualified mental health and special education professionals. Four positions report to the Executive Director: Deputy Director/Director of School Services, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Development, and Administrator/CFO. The organization’s budget (AMIC including Clear View) is approximately $8 million. More information about the organization can be found at www.clearviewschool.org.

Experience and Attributes: Ideal candidates for this position will have the ability to be/become a relentless champion for the organization's mission and the children and families it serves. Other desired attributes include:

• A proven track record of exceptional organizational leadership, with at least five years senior executive experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to children's mental health care and/or education coupled with a firm understanding of federal, state, local and private funding streams.
• A facilitative leadership style with the ability to mobilize constituencies to achieve aims.
• Comfort and ability to navigate between the varied interests and concerns of Clear View’s constituencies.
• Experience and confidence working with key community leaders and government policymakers at the local and state levels.
• Knowledge of the political landscape and community leadership within Westchester County and existing relationships with key leaders is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A Master’s degree in a related field required, terminal degree preferred.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Resume reviews begin immediately.

For a full description of the position and its responsibilities, please CLICK HERE.

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