Assistant Director – IDD Programs

Hope Services • San Jose, CA

26d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Under the general direction of the District Director, the Assistant Director supports the operational oversight of programs and services for program participants. This role ensures quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, program development, and staff leadership and overseeing day-to-day operations to meet agency and participant goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related populations.
• 2+ years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
• Or an approved combination of education and work experience.
• Strong knowledge of IDD services and person-centered planning.
• Ability to supervise and mentor diverse teams.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and adapt to organizational change.
• Familiarity with budgeting, compliance tracking, and billing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, client data management systems, and electronic documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of services and operations, ensuring timely, high- quality support for clients.
• Develop and monitor systems for communication, scheduling, and service coordination.
• Ensure all services comply with applicable regulations, funding requirements, and agency policies.
• articipate in agency-wide planning efforts, including departmental budgeting, policy development, and goal implementation.
• Ensure programs are adequately staffed through recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and orientation of direct service staff.
• Supervise and train supervisory staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and person-centered care.
• Provide leadership during periods of transition, stepping into the Director’s role as assigned.
• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of billing, payroll, documentation, training records, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State standards, client rights, safety, and health regulations.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and lead investigations as necessary.
• Represent the agency in external meetings and events, cultivating partnerships and promoting services.
• Support efforts in service expansion, strategic partnerships, and funding alignment.
• Assist with preparing and managing program budgets.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting in alignment with internal and external requirements.
• Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees