Director, Day Services & Community Employment

Arco, A Community Resource; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Ouachita, dba ARCO, in Monroe, LA, seeks a Day Services Director to lead program development and oversight for Supported/Customized Employment and Community Ventures, including transportation services.

You will guide person-centered services, build partnerships with employers, families, and community organizations, and drive outcomes that promote independence, employment, and meaningful community participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education, Social Services, or a related field.
• One year of experience in the field preferred.
• Valid Louisiana driver''s license.
• Dependable transportation available for use on the job.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Ability to develop relationships with businesses, community organizations, and other partners.
• Understanding of budgets, expenses, and revenues.
• Ability to evaluate programs and develop services that respond to individual and community needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and respond to agency needs, including outside hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop person-centered, community-based Day Services programs.
• Promote meaningful employment, community integration, independence, and personal growth.
• Build strong relationships with employers, businesses, community organizations, families, and other partners.
• Assess participant needs and develop programs that support individual goals and interests.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Day Services staff and provide direction to program/team managers.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements that strengthen outcomes.
• Ensure services meet applicable governmental requirements, agency standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with program funding and resource development.
• Collaborate with ARCO's Executive Director, Human Resources Director, management team, staff, participants, families, and community partners.
• Support ARCO's overall mission and participate in agency-wide initiatives and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education, Social Services, or related field

Job description

The Arc of Ouachita, dba ARCO, in Monroe, LA, seeks a Day Services Director to lead program development and oversight for Supported/Customized Employment and Community Ventures, including transportation services.

You will guide person-centered services, build partnerships with employers, families, and community organizations, and drive outcomes that promote independence, employment, and meaningful community participation.