Executive Program Director — Autism Residential Community

YMP Real Estate Management LLC-posted just now
Full-time • Executive
Onsite • Sunrise, FL
11-50 employees
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We are developing one of the most innovative residential communities in the country for adults with Level 1 Autism — a 140-resident, apartment-style campus in Sunrise, Florida. The community will offer full life-skills programming, vocational opportunities, transportation, recreation, and a hospitality-inspired resident experience designed for autonomy, dignity, and meaningful daily living. We are seeking a founding Executive Program Director to lead this flagship community from launch through scale. This role offers: · Full executive authority to build, integrate, and scale programs across residential, vocational, and community life · A national-level compensation package (relocation available) · The opportunity to shape one of Florida’s first communities of this size and specialization for adults with Level 1 Autism If you are open to a confidential conversation, we’d love to connect.

  • Set the vision, outcomes, and culture for a unified, hospitality-inspired resident experience.
  • Build a high-performing leadership team across residential, day programs, vocational, transportation, recreation, and family engagement.
  • Establish clear KPIs and success metrics focused on autonomy, safety, engagement, employment, and community integration.
  • Architect and implement life-skills curricula, social skills, and independent living preparation tailored to Level 1 Autism.
  • Create employment pipelines (volunteer, internship, paid work) with employer partners.
  • Develop weekly programming schedules, progression frameworks, and outcome tracking.
  • Design staffing models, scheduling, and training pathways; set SOPs for service, safety, and resident experience.
  • Oversee daily operations across a 140-unit campus, including move-ins, resident services, transportation, recreation, and facilities coordination.
  • Implement hospitality standards (responsiveness, personalization, consistency) in a neurodiversity-informed environment.
  • Coordinate with external clinicians, PCPs, therapists, and service providers; ensure cohesive support plans.
  • Establish protocols for medication coordination, incident reporting, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Lead compliance for APD, HCBS, Medicaid waiver, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Prepare for audits; run quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) cycles.
  • Maintain robust policies for safety, emergency preparedness, privacy, and data security.
  • Build trusting relationships with residents and families through transparent communication, goal reviews, and regular touchpoints.
  • Create resident councils, family forums, and individualized growth plans.
  • Partners with universities, CARD centers, workforce boards, and employers to drive integration and employment outcomes.
  • Represent the community publicly; cultivate mission-aligned partnerships.
  • Own budgets, forecasting, and staffing plans; balance mission with sustainability.
  • Implement data systems and dashboards; report performance to ownership/board.
  • Select and implement case management, scheduling, and quality tools.
  • Use data to iterate programs, enhance outcomes, and scale best practices.
  • 10+ years in autism/IDD services or adjacent fields, with 5+ years in executive or multi-department leadership.
  • Experience managing large residential communities (80–200 residents) or multi-site programs.
  • Deep understanding of Level 1 Autism, independent living supports, and community integration.
  • Demonstrated strength in family communication, operations, staff development, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Working knowledge of APD, HCBS, Medicaid waiver compliance (Florida experience strongly preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Special Education, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends), with background checks and driver’s license as required.
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