Group Home Director

ADEC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Professional development

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

ADEC, a non-profit agency in Indiana, is seeking a Group Home Director to lead the Residential Program. This role involves providing oversight to ensure excellent services, compliance with regulations, and fostering a supportive workplace culture while managing staff and budgets. Excellent benefits and a commitment to empowering people with disabilities make this a notable opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a director role in a group home setting.
• Familiarity with ICF regulations and IDD population preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Residential Program.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Manage the fiscal year budget and monitor finances.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Communication

Budget Management

Program Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

MSW preferred

Job description

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ADEC is a non-profit agency serving Elkhart and Saint Joseph Counties. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live fulfilled lives in their communities. Established in 1952, ADEC employs over 350 staff and supports more than 1,200 individuals. We are seeking a Group Home Director to join our team.

Job Summary

The Director will model ADEC’s core values daily, providing leadership and oversight of the Residential Program to ensure excellent services, compliance with regulations, and achievement of ADEC’s mission. The role reports to the Chief Programming Officer and supervises Group Home Managers, QIDPs, and administrative staff. The Director is a key member of the Program/Service Leadership Team.

Essential Functions

1. Drive initiatives aligned with ADEC’s mission, fostering person-centered care and community engagement.
2. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and maintain necessary accreditations.
3. Lead efforts to sustain the group homes, stay informed on federal and state trends, and pursue program excellence.
4. Promote a positive workplace culture focused on communication, collaboration, and professional development.
5. Supervise staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
6. Support onboarding, retention, and employee engagement efforts.
7. Ensure client plans meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
8. Collaborate with teams to meet the organization’s mission and values.
9. Implement and track outcome measurements, reporting progress to leadership.
10. Manage the fiscal year budget, monitor finances, and ensure resource adequacy.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; MSW preferred.
• Previous director experience in a group home setting; familiarity with ICF regulations and IDD population preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; experience in budget management and program evaluation.

Why ADEC?

We are a respected agency committed to our core values, offering excellent benefits including health insurance, PTO, professional development, retirement plan with matching, tuition assistance, disability and life insurance, and more.

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 annually.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

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