Program Director for Adult Day Program

Dungarvin • Signal Hill, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Dungarvin is hiring a Program Director to lead our licensed Adult Day Program in Signal Hill, California. This is an operational leadership role for someone who knows how to run a program, lead staff, create structure, and keep services moving in a busy, people-focused environment. This is not a clinical, therapy, or case management position. This role leads the full day-to-day operation of the program, including staff supervision, scheduling, documentation, compliance, program flow, team development, safety, and service quality. The right leader will be visible, hands-on, organized, and confident stepping into a program that needs structure, consistency, and strong day-to-day leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a human services delivery system
• 1 year in a supervisory, management, or director role in a human services delivery system
• At least 2 years of experience or training in one of the following: Care and supervision of individuals in a adult day program or residential facility/home. Care and supervision of individuals similar to those served in this day program
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured or facility-based setting
• Experience working with Regional Centers, Community Care Licensing, and knowledge of Title 17 and Title 22 regulations
• Experience developing and implementing individual program plans (IPP), behavior plans, or structured skill-building program
• Experience with staff supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Experience in a facility-based program environment with multiple staff and individuals served
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds
• Physician’s clearance and TB test clearance

Nice To Haves

• A strong leader who knows how to coach, train, and hold people accountable
• Comfortable leading a team of 15+ staff in a hands-on environment
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident making decisions and solving daily operational issues
• Comfortable working around behavioral needs and supporting staff through escalated situations
• Able to build trust with staff, individuals served, families, and community partners
• Strong with documentation, follow-through, and compliance expectations
• Comfortable being visible in the program, not just working from an office
• Able to create systems, routines, and expectations where structure is needed
• Decisive, visible, and outgoing
• Calm and professional during behavioral escalations
• Skilled at coaching and holding staff accountable
• Ownership-driven and goal-oriented
• Comfortable creating structure, systems, and accountability where it is needed.
• Leads from the floor, not just from the office

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a licensed adult day program, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, documentation, safety, program flow, and budget oversight
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in a hands-on, floor-based environment
• Implement and oversee person-centered service plans (IPP goals) and behavior support strategies
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Title 17, Title 22, and Community Care Licensing requirements for a licensed day program
• Maintain accurate program documentation, oversee audits, and lead quality assurance efforts
• Partner with Regional Center, Community Care Licensing, families, residential providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop and oversee engaging, workshop-style day program activities that promote independence, community integration, and life skills
• Provide hands-on leadership during behavioral situations and model best practices for staff
• Oversee facility operations, safety procedures, and program environment
• Manage staffing ratios, attendance, and daily program flow to ensure quality services and compliance
• Build a team culture based on communication, accountability, follow-through, and respect
• Create structure and consistency
• Ensure services are person-centered, goal-driven, and aligned with individual service plans
• Create a positive, engaging program culture for both staff and individuals served

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

What This Job Offers

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