Group Home Director (Developmental Disabilities)

About the Role

You are an experienced human services professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role. You understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and person-centered home environment while providing strong leadership and guidance to residential staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule residential staff and coordinate coverage as needed
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management of Counselors
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment goals and behavioral programming
• Monitor individual progress, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate routine and emergency medical needs and oversee medication administration systems
• Oversee household operations including meals, recreational activities, finances, supplies, and facility needs
• Ensure individuals have access to meaningful community activities and opportunities
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Build positive working relationships with individuals, staff, families, DDS, providers, and advocates
• Respond to staffing, behavioral, medical, and program needs as they arise

Requirements

• Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Behavioral programming experience preferred
• Previous residential, group home, human services, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Ability to supervise, coach, train, and provide feedback to staff
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to respond effectively to behavioral, medical, staffing, and other unexpected situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with families, providers, DDS, advocates, and other members of the individual's support team
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure program and regulatory requirements are followed
• Comfortable overseeing medication systems, individual and program finances, household operations, and staff scheduling
• A dependable, flexible, and hands-on leadership style

About the Organization

The Edinburgh Center is a dedicated team of professionals with a long history of providing community-based services to individuals with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism. Our employees bring a wide range of experiences and skills to their work, and we are committed to creating an environment where both the people we serve and our employees can grow.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Tuition reimbursement, conferences, training, certification opportunities, and specialized professional development

Pay

Starting salary: $45,000 up to $55,000 based on relevant experience. Opportunity to advance to Group Home Director II at $55,000 following successful completion of the 3 to 6 month probationary period.