Ashley House NW - Executive Director

Comprehensive Position Profile Pending

About Ashley House
For over 35 years, Ashley House Northwest has provided compassionate, high-quality care to medically fragile children, teens, and young adults. As a nonprofit leader in pediatric skilled nursing, Ashley House bridges the gap between hospital and home—offering transitional and long-term skilled care in home-like environments that honor the dignity, cultural identity, and individuality of each child.

Ashley House operates six group homes across Western Washington and Spokane, including a dedicated young adult home and Washington’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility (SNF). With strong partnerships—including with Seattle Children’s, Mary Bridge, and Sacred Heart—we serve up to 60 medically complex children at any given time and have transformed the lives of more than 1,000 families across the Pacific Northwest.

Mission
We provide comprehensive, cost-effective, quality care in home-like settings for medically fragile children, teens, and young adults. We are committed to educating caregivers, building support systems, and nurturing each individual’s development.

Core Values
Compassion • Integrity • Teamwork • Professionalism • Holistic Care

The Role
Ashley House seeks a strategic, relational, and visionary Executive Director to lead our $30M organization through its next chapter of growth and innovation. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will guide strategic planning, financial sustainability, and operational excellence while fostering our values-driven, mission-first culture.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a collaborative leader who can champion holistic pediatric care, inspire staff, build partnerships, and secure diverse funding streams—including Medicaid and managed care plans. With oversight of nine locations and more than 300 staff, the Executive Director will be the face of Ashley House in the community and a powerful advocate for the medically fragile children and families we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, operations, and financial oversight in alignment with mission and values

• Ensure continued delivery of high-quality, family-centered care

• Grow and diversify funding, including public and private partnerships

• Build organizational infrastructure to support scale and innovation

• Inspire and manage a committed team across multiple locations

• Engage with external stakeholders, payers, and policymakers

• Center diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of leadership

Who You Are
We’re looking for a leader with a deep commitment to mission and demonstrated strength in healthcare or nonprofit operations. You bring emotional intelligence, business savvy, and the ability to build trust across teams and stakeholders.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)

• 5–8 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or healthcare setting

• Track record of managing $10M budgets and complex funding streams

• Strong knowledge of Medicaid, managed care, and regulatory compliance

• Skilled in strategic planning, people leadership, and change management

• Committed to equity and culturally responsive care

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $225,000–$290,000 DOE

• Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and HRA

  • 403(b)(7) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match

  • 200 hours PTO 7 paid holidays 48 hours extended illness time

  • Cell phone reimbursement up to $60/month

  • Free parking and flex-time benefits

To Apply
Submit your resume and a two-page (max) cover letter addressed to the Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in April. For questions, contact Amy Burton at Amy@valtasgroup.com or 206.718.5122.

Ashley House Northwest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Salary : $225,000 - $290,000