IDD Executive Director — Deep Gap Leader

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

Training: CPR/first aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for an IDD-focused business unit in Deep Gap, NC. You will oversee clinical, administrative, financial, and workforce operations while ensuring high-quality, person-centered services and regulatory compliance.

Lead interdisciplinary teams, drive quality improvement, and sustain a high-performing culture. This role emphasizes fiscal oversight, risk management, and collaboration with regulators and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Health Administration, Social Work, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in IDD services, long term care facilities or related healthcare/human services settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and quality frameworks applicable to IDD services (e.g., HCBS, CMS, CARF, state licensing bodies).
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive service excellence in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and business performance metrics.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with regulatory bodies, managed care organizations, community partners, and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management of the business unit, ensuring person-centered service delivery and program integrity.
• Lead Quality Management Team to improve outcomes and oversee Personal Outcome Measures (POMs).
• Ensure clinical oversight by licensed professionals and integration of clinical best practices.
• Drive workforce development through training initiatives and leadership development.
• Collaborate with external agencies, families, and community partners to strengthen services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

RHA Health Services seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for an IDD-focused business unit in Deep Gap, NC. You will oversee clinical, administrative, financial, and workforce operations while ensuring high-quality, person-centered services and regulatory compliance.

Lead interdisciplinary teams, drive quality improvement, and sustain a high-performing culture. This role emphasizes fiscal oversight, risk management, and collaboration with regulators and