IDD Executive Director

About the role

We are hiring for: IDD Executive Director. Type: Regular.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership and Oversight
• Oversees and integrates the work of clinical, administrative, and operational departments
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and proactively addresses areas of non-compliance or risk
• Provides fiscal oversight, supports efficient resource allocation, and ensures adherence to the unit’s budgetary goals and financial targets
• Quality and Compliance
• Provides leadership to the Quality Management Team to drive measurable improvements in outcomes and quality of care for individuals served
• Oversees the implementation and monitoring of Personal Outcome Measures (POMs)
• Directs the development, execution, and monitoring of the unit’s Quality Improvement Plan
• Oversees the unit’s quality assurance processes including audits, chart reviews, incident tracking, and risk mitigation strategies
• Prepares for and leads the response to regulatory audits, life safety surveys, certification, and licensure reviews, and LME/MCO monitoring activities
• Ensures timely development and implementation of Plans of Correction (POCs), tracks progress to resolution and communicates outcomes to internal and external stakeholders including the corporate office
• Clinical and Programmatic Oversight
• Ensures appropriate clinical oversight by licensed and credentialed professionals and supports the consistent integration of clinical best practices in all service settings
• Ensures services are aligned with the industry’s best practices, regulatory standards, accreditation guidelines, and the organization’s mission and values
• Workforce Development and Team Management
• Led implementation of staff training initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and compliance with required competencies, policies, and procedures
• Buils and sustains a culture of professional development, employee engagement, and high performance across all roles and functions
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Collaborates with external agencies, families, and community partners to strengthen service offerings and promote engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Health Administration, Social Work, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in IDD services, long term care facilities or related healthcare/human services settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and quality frameworks applicable to IDD services (e.g., HCBS, CMS, CARF, state licensing bodies)
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive service excellence in a complex, regulated environment
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and business performance metrics
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with regulatory bodies, managed care organizations, community partners, and families

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities