Director of Innovation and Imp

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region is partnering with Dragonfly Central to recruit the next Director of Innovation and Improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of The Arc's programs and services at the leadership level. The Arc Central Chesapeake Region's mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live the lives they choose by creating opportunities, promoting respect and equity, and providing access to services. We seek a strategic individual to serve as the Director of Innovation and Improvement as we continue to grow across the region. This position requires a candidate who is strategic and able to build relationships within and outside The Arc. The Organization The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) was founded in 1961 to provide services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Anne Arundel County, MD. We now proudly create over 1,330 opportunities for people with I/DD across Anne Arundel and Maryland's Eastern Shore and deliver financial management services to nearly 2,000 people with disabilities who choose to self-direct their services in Maryland. We are a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. Our Core Values are evident in all aspects of our programs and services. These values are: We embrace individuality - We see the whole person, celebrate our differences, and offer the people we serve and our team opportunities tailored to them. We are heart-driven - Every interaction matters to us; we go the extra mile to care for the people we serve and our team. We take strategic risks - Fueled by the urgency of our mission, we continually push for better and more innovative approaches. We are action-oriented - We are creative, resourceful, and have a "get it done" approach to overcoming challenges. We promote equity and respect - We value the different identities and experiences of the people and communities