Director of Employment and Day Habilitation Services

About the role

Easterseals, a national nonprofit, supports individuals with disabilities through its Day Habilitation Services, providing structured support for independence, skill development, and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and direct service professionals
• Ensure effective staffing models to support service delivery across supported employment, prevocational training, day habilitation, and Centers of Excellence (COE) programs
• Provide strategic direction and regular in-person oversight for supported employment, prevocational training, day habilitation, and COE programming
• Ensure services are person-centered, promoting choice, independence, and meaningful community participation
• Lead initiatives to expand and enhance supported employment, prevocational training, day habilitation, and COE services
• Identify opportunities for program growth through market analysis, community needs assessment, and stakeholder input
• Strengthen relationships with employers, community partners, and referral sources to increase service capacity and employment outcomes
• Oversee financial operations: overall budgeting and forecast alignment, management of annual budgets, monthly P&L review
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, licensing, CARF, and state-specific requirements
• Ensure 100% staff compliance with training, documentation, and reporting standards
• Oversee program audits, licensing reviews, and contract deliverables
• Partner with Compliance on incident management and investigations
• Ensure all participant records and documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
• Use data and outcome metrics to drive continuous quality improvement across programs
• Develop and implement systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Partner with IT to optimize electronic systems for documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking
• Collaborate with the AVP, IDD Services and internal leadership to align program strategy with organizational goals
• Represent the organization in community forums, committees, and external partnerships
• Serve as escalation point and leadership support for program operations

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of CARF standards and regulatory requirements and proven ability to lead program growth, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; track record of implementing new initiatives with successful outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retail Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

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