Area Director
About The Position
As Area Director, you’ll lead and shape the success of two Behavioral Day Programs in Sonoma County, California (Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa) focused on delivering exceptional care and services across the region. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll partner closely with supervisors and operational leaders to build strong teams, drive performance, and create a culture centered on quality, accountability, and person-centered support. This role is ideal for an experienced, executive-level leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is energized by balancing operational leadership, team development, and strategic growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field required (Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field)
- 5 years of management experience
- a minimum of 3 years of experience in human services supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Demonstrated financial management and budgeting experience
- Strong working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, including Title 17 and Title 22
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Strong preference given to candidates with experience in Adult Day Programs
- knowledge of California regulatory compliance and licensing standards
- experience partnering with California Regional Centers to coordinate services
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor first-line supervisors across multiple program sites
- Drive operational excellence and ensure high-quality service delivery
- Strengthen relationships with individuals served, their families and guardians, with your employees, and with community partners
- Oversee compliance with all licensing, certification, contractual, and regulatory standards
- Manage program financial performance, including budgeting, occupancy, utilization, and overall operational health
- Partner with senior leadership to execute growth strategies, expand services, and support business development initiatives
- Influence program direction and play a key role in advancing organizational goals across the region
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after eligibility period
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
