Operations Manager: Mission-Driven Center Lead

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD); Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of its Bakersfield center, manage staff scheduling, and drive financial health through KPI monitoring and budgeting. This role requires strong leadership, HIPAA compliance, and hands-on supervision of both clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities include recruiting and onboarding staff, ensuring quality service, and building relationships with families and community

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, administration, or management preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the center.
• Manage billing, payroll, and reporting.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard staff at the center.
• Maintain client and employee records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Lead growth initiatives and maintain financial health of the center.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

HIPAA compliance

HR onboarding

Communication

Outlook/Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of its Bakersfield center, manage staff scheduling, and drive financial health through KPI monitoring and budgeting. This role requires strong leadership, HIPAA compliance, and hands-on supervision of both clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities include recruiting and onboarding staff, ensuring quality service, and building relationships with families and community