Day Program Director - Adult Services & Growth

IEP Corp; Orange (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IEP Corp is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead an established community-based adult day program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Orange County, CA.

The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving program quality and growth in a daytime nonresidential setting, with attention to participant dignity and staff development.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a human services setting.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, and retain employees.
• Working knowledge of California Regional Center services, person-centered planning, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, documentation, and daily program operations.
• Ability to satisfy applicable background clearance, training, and program-specific qualification requirements.
• Previous experience as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Program Manager, or Day Program Administrator.
• Experience operating a Regional Center-vendored adult day program.
• Familiarity with Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) requirements and processes.
• Experience with staff development, behavior management programs, community integration, and quality improvement.
• Proven success strengthening an established program and improving team performance.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and oversee all daily operations of the adult day program.
• Ensure a safe, structured, engaging, and person-centered environment.
• Develop operating procedures, staff schedules, and daily activity plans.
• Monitor participant attendance, staffing coverage, and program performance.
• Identify operational improvements and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of qualified program staff.
• Supervise program managers, direct support professionals, instructors, and other personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective guidance.
• Build a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, professionalism, and participant dignity.
• Oversee individualized service plans, participant goals, and progress documentation.
• Collaborate with participants, families, caregivers, and Regional Center service coordinators.
• Support appropriate behavioral intervention strategies and positive behavior supports.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous quality improvements.

Descripción del empleo

IEP Corp is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead an established community-based adult day program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Orange County, CA.

The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving program quality and growth in a daytime nonresidential setting, with attention to participant dignity and staff development.