Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Board of Directors

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama (CAS) is an organization with a mission of changing lives, building families, and strengthening communities. CAS provides adoption support services; family intervention services aimed at preserving and reunifying families; support for youth living in foster care; housing and wraparound services for pregnant and parenting homeless youth and young adults; parenting education; and a robust child anti-trafficking program. For more than a century, CAS has worked to ensure that Alabama’s children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. Our programs serve children and families across all 67 counties and emphasize equity, compassion, and trauma-informed practice.

Position Summary: The CEO leads the management and administration of services, personnel, operations, strategic planning, program development, risk management, quality improvement, fund development, financial management, advocacy, and marketing.

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate program or a master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related human service or business-related field from an accredited graduate program.

Minimum Work Experience: Ten years in non-profit administration, preferably child and family services, with at least five of those years managing multiple social service programs.

Required Licenses/Certifications: AL licensure or eligibility related to professional degree preferred; Valid Alabama driver's license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency and trauma-responsive care.

Location: The job will be located at the CAS headquarters in Birmingham, AL.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] by January 31, 2026.