Director, Residential Services & Team Empowerment

AbleLight; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Any Day Pay

Job summary

AbleLight is seeking an Area Director to lead a team delivering person-centered care in residential settings in the Portland, OR area. You will oversee leaders and staff, ensuring quality services for those we support and aligning with our mission to help people with developmental disabilities thrive.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the ability to manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate across departments to improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5–7 years in a role focused on serving others, with 5+ years leading dispersed teams across broad geography.
• Must have valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a full background check.
• Ability to be flexible on hours and residential settings in your local community.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams and individuals to deliver person-centered care and services.
• Welcomes, onboards, trains and mentors new leaders and identifies training needs.
• Maintains focus on metrics and budget to support area results.
• Demonstrates positive leadership behaviors and supports colleagues and those we serve.
• Serves as a resource for colleagues, clients, and families to resolve topics and improve procedures.
• Engages with local community organizations and professional groups to ensure quality care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Budget responsibility

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

AbleLight is seeking an Area Director to lead a team delivering person-centered care in residential settings in the Portland, OR area. You will oversee leaders and staff, ensuring quality services for those we support and aligning with our mission to help people with developmental disabilities thrive.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and the ability to manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate across departments to improve care delivery.