Area Director of Operations

Living Innovations Support Services; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign on bonus

Mileage Reimbursement

Health Insurance/Vision and Dental

Paid time off

The satisfaction of making a real diff

Job summary

Living Innovations is seeking an experienced Area Director to lead our local teams across the region. If you’re a natural leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, knows how to guide a team with heart, and understands the real-world ins and outs of social services, you’ll fit right in.

As an Area Director, you’ll be the steady anchor for our Program Managers and team of Coordinators. You’ll make sure our values aren't just words on a page, but show up every day in the quality of care we

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or Business.
• Strong business administration and budgeting skills with knowledge of state regulations.
• Leads by example with empathy, openness, and calm under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor Program Managers; hire and develop staff; keep morale high.
• Manage regional budgets, labor costs, payroll and billing.
• Ensure programs are safe, ethical, and in compliance with state guidelines; address issues.
• Build relationships with client families, state agencies and community groups.
• Lead state projects, grants, and specialized program contracts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Budgeting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or Business

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Warwick Office - Warwick, RI 02886Education Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $90,000.00 Salary/yearLiving Innovations is dedicated to being Rhode Island’s provider of choice for Shared Living, putting the people we support at the heart of everything we do and delivering exceptional services to the people served and their Home Providers.Our responsiveness to emergency services and statewide support across every county demonstrates this unwavering commitment.

We’re looking for a grounded, experienced Area Director to lead our local teams across the region. If you’re a natural leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, knows how to guide a team with heart, and understands the real-world ins and outs of social services, you’ll fit right in.

As an Area Director, you’ll be the steady anchor for our Program Managers and team of Coordinators. You’ll make sure our values aren't just words on a page, but show up every day in the quality of care we deliver, the way we support our staff, and how we manage our day-to-day operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee and mentor local Program Managers. You’ll hire good people, help them grow, build a strong bench of future leaders, and keep morale high.
• Keep a close eye on the practical side of things—managing regional budgets, keeping labor costs sensible, and reviewing weekly payroll and billing.
• Ensure our programs run safely, ethically, and in full compliance with state guidelines. When challenges arise, you’ll help investigate issues and find sensible, long-term solutions.
• Build authentic relationships with client families, state agencies, and community groups. You’ll represent our mission and advocate for the work we do.
• Serve as the hands-on lead for state projects, grants, and specialized program contracts.

Benefits

• $500 Sign on bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health Insurance/Vision and Dental benefits
• Paid time off
• The satisfaction of making a real difference!

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of solid, hands-on supervisory experience, ideally managing multiple locations or programs in a healthcare setting.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or Business.
• A firm handle on business administration, budgeting, and state social service regulations.
• You lead by example. You’re open, honest, a great listener, and steady under pressure. You know how to make tough decisions with sound judgment and empathy.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance (you'll be visiting our local teams).