Residential Program Director: Autism Services Leader

Bittersweet Farms; Whitehouse (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bittersweet Farms is seeking a Dedicated Residential Program Director to lead our Community Living Program at Whitehouse and Pemberville, Ohio. This role oversees residential operations, staffing development, and compliance to deliver high-quality participant outcomes.

You will supervise teams, coordinate admissions, and manage funding/reporting while fostering a person-centered culture for participants and employees alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities required.
• Understanding of state and federal funding systems, regulatory requirements, and service delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Community Living Program operations across Whitehouse and Pemberville locations.
• Supervise and develop Direct Support Professionals and program leaders.
• Oversee admissions, budgets, compliance, and funding reporting.
• Maintain relationships with families, guardians, county boards and partners.
• Ensure ISPs, Behavioral Support Plans, and participant programming are delivered.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-priority management

Conflict resolution

Change management

Professionalism & confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Bittersweet Farms is seeking a Dedicated Residential Program Director to lead our Community Living Program at Whitehouse and Pemberville, Ohio. This role oversees residential operations, staffing development, and compliance to deliver high-quality participant outcomes.

You will supervise teams, coordinate admissions, and manage funding/reporting while fostering a person-centered culture for participants and employees alike.