Full Time Day Program Director -- Adult Autism Services

Bittersweet Farms • Swanton, OH

1d • $60,000 - $74,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bittersweet Farms is seeking a full-time Day Program Director to lead innovative day programming across their Whitehouse and Lima, OH locations. This role involves overseeing a department of up to 30 Direct Support Professionals and directly supervising Program Leaders and specialists. The goal is to foster a program culture centered on dignity, respect, kindness, and individualized support for individuals with autism.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, staff supervision, and team development.
• Knowledge of ISP implementation, behavior support strategies, program development, and outcome measurement.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between Whitehouse, Lima, and Toledo-area Supported Employment Program sites.
• Ability to provide effective training, coaching, and leadership in a dynamic service environment.
• Must be able to pass a Background Check & Physical.
• Must have a Valid Driver License & Auto Insurance at time of hire.
• Must have a clean driving record within the last 5 years.
• Must be able to commit to all onboarding, mandatory orientation and training within the first 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead daily operations for Whitehouse Day Programs and Lima Day Program, including both participants and all staff.
• Oversight of the Supported Employment Program (Offsite).
• Supervises the Community Outreach Coordinator for Social Recreation Programs offered during evenings and weekends.
• Ensure policies, procedures, program standards, and compliance expectations are consistently followed.
• Collaborate with program coordinator on program goals, staffing, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the services and supports entitled to each participant via their ISP are being provided consistently and effectively.
• Remain current on rules and changes relating to Adult Day services as they apply in DODD, Medicaid, and CMS with an ongoing understanding of all applicable funding sources.
• Facilitate hands-on training, support, feedback, and supervision, on the floor and with their respective team.
• Must be flexible to meet programmatic and operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager