What You Will Do:
The Area Director – DD/IDD Services oversees all residential programs and services across the assigned geographic region. You’ll provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality services for individuals with disabilities while supporting operational growth and developing new business opportunities.
This high-impact leadership role includes oversight of budget management, staffing, licensing, compliance, policy development, program performance, marketing, and proposal preparation. You’ll work closely with Area Managers, Program Directors, support staff, and the state management team to drive operational excellence, strengthen leadership teams, and ensure consistency and compliance across all programs.
This position focuses heavily on leadership development, operational excellence, compliance oversight, financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives to support the long-term success of residential IDD/DD services throughout the region.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and support Area Managers and Program Directors across assigned residential programs while promoting accountability, collaboration, communication, and operational consistency. Support recruitment, staff development, retention, and leadership growth initiatives across the region.
- Community & Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with families, community partners, referral sources, and external stakeholders while representing Dungarvin throughout the community and supporting regional partnership and growth opportunities.
- Compliance & Operational Oversight: Oversee residential program operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing requirements, Medicaid Waiver standards, HCBS expectations, and organizational policies. Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, operational reviews, and escalated situations across all programs while supporting consistent, person-centered service delivery.
- Financial & Performance Management: Monitor operational performance, staffing trends, budgets, expenses, and program performance across assigned services while partnering with leadership teams to support financial health, operational stability, and long-term program success.