Habilitation Office Launch Director

bayada home health care; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Missouri is seeking an Associate Director to launch a brand-new Habilitation office serving the Sikeston Region. The role is 100% in office, starting from Lebanon and transitioning to Rolla as the team grows, with a compensation range of $75,000–$80,000 based on qualifications.

You will establish operations, recruit and onboard leaders, and develop client and employee systems to Ensure compassionate, reliable care and strong community presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in leadership and operations or managing day-to-day business activity.
• Meaningful experience working with or supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to work onsite 100% of the time.
• Ability to travel to Pennsylvania and throughout Missouri.
• Availability to participate in initial on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Help launch the new Habilitation office and establish BAYADA as a trusted provider and employer in the Sikeston Region.
• Build relationships with clients, families, referral partners, community organizations, and prospective employees.
• Support local marketing, outreach, and business development efforts to grow awareness of Habilitation services.
• Learn and perform Client Services Manager responsibilities during the office launch and until the office is fully staffed.
• Support client and employee census growth, service coordination, staffing, and day-to-day office workflow.
• Manage the office using established workbooks, billed-hour expectations, key performance indicators, goals, and other operating metrics.
• Help create and maintain organized, reliable processes that support quality service, compliance, responsiveness, and a positive client and employee experience.
• Partner with the Division Director and other BAYADA leaders to identify priorities, address challenges, and move the office forward.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding the future Clinical Manager, Habilitation Manager, and Client Services Manager.
• Contribute to a culture grounded in compassion, reliability, and excellence.
• Remain on call initially while the office is being established and staffing is built.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team development

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care in Missouri is seeking an Associate Director to launch a brand-new Habilitation office serving the Sikeston Region. The role is 100% in office, starting from Lebanon and transitioning to Rolla as the team grows, with a compensation range of $75,000–$80,000 based on qualifications.

You will establish operations, recruit and onboard leaders, and develop client and employee systems to Ensure compassionate, reliable care and strong community presence.