Description

CJR, a thriving $30-miliion organization that offers a full continuum of care through a broad spectrum of residential, education, community, and home-based services at multiple sites across Connecticut, seeks a new CEO to provide creative leadership to propel the organization forward.

Founded in 1904 and COA-accredited since 1980, CJR has committed and passionate 300 employees who provide excellent care and support for over 2,500 individual and families. Well-managed financially with strong outcomes and well-governed, CRJ is poised to continue to support young people and their families to promote positive change and transform lives.

Charged with providing strong leadership, the next CEO will work with an excellent middle-management and senior management team, will partner with an engaged board, and will take advantage of CRJ’s strong financial position. Based in Litchfield, Connecticut, the CEO will need to set a strategic direction and to diversify revenue sources. We are looking for an accessible, open, and transparent individual with a broad social service background necessary to offer inspired leadership for CRJ and its clients.

For those interested in this search or who want to recommend someone for the role in confidence, please contact Andrew C. Wheeler and Danny Guerrero or dguerrero@lincolnleadership.co.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; for best consideration, apply by December 1, 2025. Please include a letter expressing in detail your interest in the position, your qualifications, and how you are aligned with CJR’s mission and a current résumé. The expected start date is Spring 2026.

CJR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.