Executive Lead for IDD Residential Services

Legacy Residential Services LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Company car

Job summary

Legacy Residential is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our residential services organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The CEO will oversee administration, operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic direction, balancing service quality, employee leadership, and growth in a mission-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have deep HR leadership, knowledge of Chapter 6400 and waiver-funded services, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and at least 2 years of experience in administration or the human services field.
• OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least 4 years of experience in administration or the human services field.
• 5+ years of management experience in residential services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or serious mental illness.
• Previous executive, director-level, or senior leadership experience within an IDD or human services organization.
• Knowledge of Chapter 6400, ODP requirements, waiver-funded residential services, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing employees, budgets, organizational performance, and service quality.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the organization and residential programs.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain oversight of the admission and discharge of individuals receiving services.
• Ensure the health, safety, protection, rights, and well-being of individuals served.
• Maintain compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400 and other applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Oversee residential operations, staffing, program quality, financial performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the organization's management and leadership teams.
• Establish systems for monitoring compliance, quality assurance, documentation, and operational performance.
• Oversee responses to licensing inspections, audits, investigations, corrective action plans, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and execute organizational goals, strategic initiatives, and opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Build strong relationships with employees, individuals and families, regulatory agencies, funding entities, and community partners.
• Promote a culture centered on dignity, respect, accountability, individual choice, and high-quality services.

Job description

Legacy Residential is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our residential services organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The CEO will oversee administration, operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic direction, balancing service quality, employee leadership, and growth in a mission-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have deep HR leadership, knowledge of Chapter 6400 and waiver-funded services, and a track record of