Assistant Director of Group Home Supports

About the Role

As the Assistant Director of Group Home Supports at Pathfinder, you provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, person-centered services across residential programs. Your leadership directly impacts the lives of individuals supported, while also guiding teams to deliver consistent, compliant, and meaningful supports.

Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Supervise and support Group Home Managers and QIDPs across service areas
  • Coach, mentor, and develop leaders to strengthen team performance and service quality
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and person-centered thinking
• Strategic Planning & Program Development
  • Partner with division leadership to develop strategies, goals, and action plans
  • Evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Explore expansion of services and innovative approaches to supports
• Operations, Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and funding requirements
  • Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures
  • Monitor program quality and ensure consistent, high-standard service delivery
  • Lead responses to internal and external audits, including corrective action planning
• Person-Centered Services & Collaboration
  • Model and promote person-centered thinking across teams and programs
  • Maintain strong relationships with individuals supported, families, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate across departments including HR, Accounting, and IT to support operations
• Resource & Financial Oversight
  • Promote efficient use of staffing, services, and financial resources
  • Support leaders in understanding and managing budgets and operational needs

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in positions with increasing responsibility in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Proven team management skills and the desire to develop direct reports.
• Ability to interpret or learn to interpret financials.
• Positive attitude and team player who welcomes collaborative decision making.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Commitment to Pathfinder’s mission and core values.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package (if Applicable)
  • Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive