Associate Director - Residential

Your Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and evaluation to residential leadership staff.
• Oversee staffing coordination, recruitment, and professional development of program leaders.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered services aligned with OPWDD standards and agency policies.
• Monitor individual service plans, protective oversight practices, and clinical supports.
• Conduct and oversee audits, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance reviews.
• Afford fiscal oversight, including budgets, procurement, and facilities maintenance.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure health, safety, and wellness monitoring.
• Manage admissions, transitions, and discharges in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Serve as Administrator On Call, responding to emergencies and critical incidents.
• Contribute to policy development and agency-wide initiatives through committee work.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; – OR Associate degree with four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and person-centered planning.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Must meet Lifetime Assistance Vehicle Operator requirements and pass all required background checks.

What We Offer

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Mission & Culture

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.