Director of Employment and Day Habilitation Services
About The Position
Easterseals, a national nonprofit, has supported individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Its Day Habilitation Services provide structured, person-centered support that helps adults with disabilities gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their community—all in a nurturing, safe environment. The Director, Employment and Day Services provides strategic leadership, operational day-to-day oversight, and program development for supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and Centers of Excellence (COE) programs. This role ensures high-quality, person-centered services that promote independence, skill development, and community integration while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Demonstrated leadership experience in supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, or IDD services.
- Strong knowledge of CARF standards and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to lead program growth, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Track record of implementing new initiatives with successful outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred in Human Services, Rehabilitation, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and direct service professionals
- Ensure effective staffing models to support service delivery across supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and COE programs.
- Provide strategic direction and regular in-person oversight for supported employment, prevocational training, day habilitation, and COE programming.
- Ensure services are person-centered, promoting choice, independence, and meaningful community participation.
- Lead initiatives to expand and enhance supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and COE services.
- Identify opportunities for program growth through market analysis, community needs assessment, and stakeholder input.
- Strengthen relationships with employers, community partners, and referral sources to increase service capacity and employment outcomes.
- Oversee financial operations: overall budgeting and forecast alignment, management of annual budgets, monthly P&L review.
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, licensing, CARF, and state-specific requirements.
- Ensure 100% staff compliance with training, documentation, and reporting standards.
- Oversee program audits, licensing reviews, and contract deliverables.
- Partner with Compliance on incident management and investigations.
- Ensure all participant records and documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Use data and outcome metrics to drive continuous quality improvement across programs.
- Develop and implement systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Partner with IT to optimize electronic systems for documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking.
- Collaborate with the AVP, IDD Services and internal leadership to align program strategy with organizational goals.
- Represent the organization in community forums, committees, and external partnerships.
- Serve as escalation point and leadership support for program operations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
- Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
- Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
