Chief Executive Officer

Description

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Isaiah House, Inc. Faith-Based Nonprofit | Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Recovery 
• Location: Central KY 
• Reports To: Board of Directors Status: Full-Time | Exempt.

Position Summary

Isaiah House is seeking a visionary, servant-hearted, and operationally strong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization in alignment with its Christ-centered mission: “To provide holistic healing for individuals and families affected by addiction.”

The CEO is responsible for strategic leadership, daily oversight of operations and fiscal health while ensuring that Isaiah House remains a beacon of recovery and restoration across Kentucky. This role is in partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, and community stakeholders to ensure sustainability, growth, and impact.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (master's preferred), ideally in Business, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Theology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health.
• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Active and demonstrable Christian faith, with alignment to the mission and values of Isaiah House.
• Strong financial, operational, and fundraising acumen.
• Working knowledge of SUD treatment systems, Medicaid, MCOs, FQHCs, 340b, CARF/AODE/NARR/OIG, and grant compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Functional Breakdown

1. Strategic & Organizational Leadership (30%)
2. Fundraising, Partnerships, & Financial Oversight (25%)
3. Board Engagement & Governance (10%)
4. Staff Development & Operational Management (20%)
5. Community Engagement & External Relations (15%)

• Champion Isaiah House’s mission and vision with clarity and passion.
• Drive strategic planning efforts with measurable outcomes.
• Lead executive staff (COO, CFO, etc.) and set performance expectations.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, transparency, and Christ-like compassion.
• Lead fundraising strategy through donor engagement and partnerships.
• Ensure financial stability and stewardship of a multi-million-dollar budget.
• Maintain relationships with key funders, foundations, and donors.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff.
• Communicate with the Board and ensure policy, legal and fiduciary compliance.
• Support committee work and board development.
• Directly supervise and mentor executive leadership team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and efficient systems.
• Oversee organizational structure.
• Represent Isaiah House in public events, media, and legislative forums.
• Strengthen relationships with churches, recovery networks, healthcare providers, and government agencies.
• Work to position Isaiah House as a statewide and national leader in faith-based recovery.

Skill Sets & Competencies

· Visionary Leadership.

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinker with operational follow-through.
• Crisis management and changing leadership abilities.
• Data-informed decision-making and performance orientation.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent travel between Isaiah House campuses and partner organizations.
• Public speaking engagements required.
• A hybrid work model may be available but must be highly visible to staff and the community. Estimate of one day from home per week on average.

Mandatory Requirements

• Adherence to all Isaiah House policies and faith-based guidelines.
• Participation in leadership devotions, in-services, and spiritual enrichment activities.
• Valid driver’s license.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, statement of faith, and cover letter outlining your experience and passion for recovery ministry to: 

Daryl.Carlson@Isaiah-House.Org

Priority deadline: October 17, 2025