Director, Therapeutic Day Program (IDD)

Mountain Shadows Community Homes; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services in California is seeking a Program Director to lead the New Beginnings Therapeutic Day Program, delivering high-quality, person-centered services to individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs. The role ensures regulatory compliance and manages staff and daily operations.

You will supervise staff, plan programming, monitor safety, and coordinate activities while maintaining required participant-to-staff ratios and ensuring medications are dispensed as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field required.
• Minimum two years of experience managing a human-services delivery system; preferred in a licensed adult day program.
• At least two years of experience with individuals with IDD and significant behavioral support needs.
• Experience training staff in crisis intervention and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads New Beginnings Therapeutic Day Program operations and ensures high-quality, person-centered services.
• Ensures compliance with Title 17, Title 22, and other applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
• Plans, manages, and supervises staff; maintains participant-to-staff ratios and safety.
• Dispenses participant medications as necessary.
• Coordinates community-based activities and oversees day-to-day program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services in California is seeking a Program Director to lead the New Beginnings Therapeutic Day Program, delivering high-quality, person-centered services to individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs. The role ensures regulatory compliance and manages staff and daily operations.

You will supervise staff, plan programming, monitor safety, and coordinate activities while maintaining required participant-to-staff ratios and ensuring medications are dispensed as