Program Director for Adult Day Program

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily operations of a licensed adult day program, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, 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 culture of accountability, engagement, and performance
• Create structure where it is needed and strengthen team confidence
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered, and compliant day services
• Create a positive, engaging program culture for both staff and individuals served

Required Qualifications:

• 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 programs
• 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

The Ideal Leader:

• Decisive, visible, and outgoing
• Calm and professional during behavioral escalations
• Skilled at coaching and holding staff accountable
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Ownership-driven and goal-oriented
• Able to build trust with staff and individuals served
• Comfortable creating structure, systems, and accountability where it is needed.  
• Leads from the floor, not just from the office

Hours:

• Full-time exempt position (40 hours per week).
• Schedule must have flexibility to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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