Shared Living Area Director

VistaCare; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VistaCare is seeking a Shared Living Area Director to oversee operations, quality care, and financial performance across our South Dakota Shared Living, residential, and day service programs.

You will empower individuals with IDD to live dignified lives while leading a team of supervisors and coordinators. Travel across assigned South Dakota regions is required, with on-call availability for evenings and weekends, and a strong focus on safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in human services; 2+ years in IDD Shared Living/Host Home programs; proven management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ISP development, intake assessments, and regulatory compliance; conduct site evaluations and resolve audit citations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Audit & Quality Oversight

Strategic Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Human Services

Job description

Role: Shared Living Area Director – South Dakota

Location: South Dakota (Regional / Field Travel Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive real impact?

We are seeking a Shared Living Area Director to oversee operations, quality care, and financial performance across our South Dakota Shared Living, residential, and day service programs.

In this leadership role, you will empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live dignified, fulfilling lives while leading a dedicated team of supervisors, coordinators, and independent contractor partners.

What You’ll Do

• Operational Excellence: Oversee Individual Service Plan (ISP) development, intake assessments, and regulatory compliance across all programs. Conduct routine site evaluations and quickly resolve audit citations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage site budgets, monitor reimbursement rates, manage contractor agreements, and drive program occupancy goals while preventing avoidable discharges.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor Service & Support Supervisors, Shared Living Coordinators, and Independent Contractors to maintain high performance and compliance.
• Property & Safety: Ensure owned, leased, and contractor properties meet all health, safety, and regulatory standards. Lead emergency safety drills and serve as the primary on-call contact.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 5+ years in human services preferred; 2+ years specifically in IDD Shared Living/Host Home programs preferred. Proven management experience required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Licensing & Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, active auto insurance, and ability to pass background checks and state certification requirements.
• Availability: Ability to travel quarterly across assigned South Dakota regions and maintain on-call availability for evenings, weekends, and emergencies.

Why Join Us?

You will play a vital role in building inclusive, supportive communities for individuals with IDD across South Dakota—combining strategic business management with deeply meaningful work.

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