Director - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) - Developmental Disabilities

Director of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) – Developmental Disabilities Location: In Person - San Diego, CA Employment type: Full time, salaried Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 annually DOE, plus bonus opportunities Reports to: Executive Director About Almost Family Almost Family provides home and community based supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Oregon and California. In San Diego, Almost Family is vendored through San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) to provide Supported Living Services and respite. Our California operation is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Director to lead it. Position Summary The Director of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) holds overall responsibility for Almost Family's California I/DD services, including Supported Living Services (SLS), Independent Living Services (ILS), respite, and Self Determination Program (SDP) services. This position leads the Program Management team, owns regional center relationships and vendorization, and is accountable for census growth, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and service quality across the region. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Growth and Business Development Develop and execute an annual growth plan for California HCBS, including census, revenue, and new service line targetsLead relationship development with San Diego Regional Center leadership, service coordinators, independent facilitators, and community partnersPursue new vendorizations and service codes, and evaluate expansion to additional regional centersOversee referral intake and conversion to ensure timely starts of service Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance Ensure all programs comply with Title 17, Title 22 where applicable, the Lanterman Act, the HCBS Settings Final Rule, and regional center vendor requirementsMaintain readiness for regional center audits and monitoring reviews, and lead corrective action plansOversee Special Incident Reporting (SIR), risk management, and quality improvement processesEstablish and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation standards for California operations Operational and Financial Management Manage the California HCBS budget, including staffing costs, rates, and utilizationComplete and monitor billing accuracy and authorizations in coordination with financeTrack and report key performance indicators, including census, staff turnover, and service hours delivered versus authorized Leadership and Workforce Development Recruit, hire, and supervise Program Managers, administrative staff, and field staffSet workforce strategy for Direct Support Professional (DSP) recruitment, training, and retentionBuild a culture of accountability, person centered practice, and professional developmentParticipate in the leadership on call rotationCollaborate with the San Diego, and corporate team Qualifications Required Minimum of five years of experience in California I/DD services, including Supported Living Services (SLS) and Independent Living Services (ILS)Minimum of three years of management experience overseeing programs and supervising managers or supervisorsDemonstrated success growing census or revenue through regional center relationshipsIn depth knowledge of the Regional Center system, Title 17, the Lanterman Act, the IPP process, and HCBS regulationsExperience managing a program budget and using data to drive decisionsBachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, business, or a related fieldValid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insuranceAbility to obtain DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance Preferred Master's degree in social work, public administration, or a related fieldExperience with the Self Determination Program (SDP), including independent facilitators, Financial Management Services (FMS) providers, and spending plansExperience with new vendorization or opening a new service lineEstablished relationships with San Diego Regional CenterBilingual in English and Spanish Compensation And Benefits Annual salary of $85,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experienceBonus opportunities based on growth, financial, and quality outcomesMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidaysMileage reimbursementPaid training and professional development Almost Family is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.