Program Director for Adult Day Program

What You'll Do:

As the Program Director, you will oversee the full operation of the Signal Hill Adult Day Program. Your work will include leading staff, supporting individuals served, keeping documentation and compliance on track, and creating a program culture where expectations are clear and staff feel supported.

You will:

Lead daily operations of a licensed adult day program, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, documentation, safety, program flow, and budget oversight

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in a hands-on, floor-based environment

Implement and oversee person-centered service plans (IPP goals) and behavior support strategies

Ensure regulatory compliance with Title 17, Title 22, and Community Care Licensing requirements for a licensed day program

Maintain accurate program documentation, oversee audits, and lead quality assurance efforts

Partner with Regional Center, Community Care Licensing, families, residential providers, and interdisciplinary teams

Develop and oversee engaging, workshop-style day program activities that promote independence, community integration, and life skills

Provide hands-on leadership during behavioral situations and model best practices for staff

Oversee facility operations, safety procedures, and program environment

Manage staffing ratios, attendance, and daily program flow to ensure quality services and compliance

Build a team culture based on communication, accountability, follow-through, and respect

Create structure and consistency

Ensure services are person-centered, goal-driven, and aligned with individual service plans

Create a positive, engaging program culture for both staff and individuals served

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a leader who is steady, direct, and hands-on. Someone who can make decisions, communicate clearly, and bring calm structure to a busy environment.

The ideal candidate is:

A strong leader who knows how to coach, train, and hold people accountable

Comfortable leading a team of 15+ staff in a hands-on environment

Organized and able to manage competing priorities

Confident making decisions and solving daily operational issues

Comfortable working around behavioral needs and supporting staff through escalated situations

Able to build trust with staff, individuals served, families, and community partners

Strong with documentation, follow-through, and compliance expectations

Comfortable being visible in the program, not just working from an office

Able to create systems, routines, and expectations where structure is needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) is preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a human services delivery system

1 year in a supervisory, management, or director role in a human services delivery system

At least 2 years of experience or training in one of the following: Care and supervision of individuals in a adult day program or residential facility/home.

Care and supervision of individuals similar to those served in this day program

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured or facility-based setting

Experience working with Regional Centers, Community Care Licensing, and knowledge of Title 17 and Title 22 regulations

Experience developing and implementing individual program plans (IPP), behavior plans, or structured skill-building program

Experience with staff supervision, coaching, and performance management

Experience in a facility-based program environment with multiple staff and individuals served

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds

Physician’s clearance and TB test clearance

The Ideal Leader:

Decisive, visible, and outgoing

Calm and professional during behavioral escalations

Skilled at coaching and holding staff accountable

Organized and able to manage competing priorities

Ownership-driven and goal-oriented

Able to build trust with staff and individuals served

Comfortable creating structure, systems, and accountability where it is needed.

Leads from the floor, not just from the office

Hours:

Full-time exempt position (40 hours per week).

Schedule must have flexibility to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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