Program Director, Licensed Adult Day Program Operations

About the role

Dungarvin is hiring a Program Director to lead our licensed Adult Day Program in Signal Hill, California. This is an operations leadership role for someone who knows how to run a program, lead staff, create structure, and keep services moving in a busy, people-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of a licensed Adult Day Program
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop Direct Support Professionals
• Create clear routines, expectations, and accountability for the team
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, payroll support, documentation, safety, and program flow
• Oversee person-centered services, IPP goals, behavior support strategies, and skill-building activities
• Support staff during behavioral situations and model calm, professional intervention
• Partner with Regional Center, Community Care Licensing, families, residential providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with Title 17, Title 22, licensing requirements, internal policies, and documentation standards
• Maintain accurate program records, support audits, and lead quality improvement efforts
• Oversee the program environment, facility needs, safety procedures, and daily readiness
• Build a positive program culture based on communication, follow-through, dignity, and respect
• Help develop engaging day program activities that support independence, life skills, and community participation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a human services delivery system
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory, management, or leadership experience in a human services setting
• At least 2 years of experience or training in one of the following: Care and supervision of individuals in an adult day program, adult day health care program, residential facility, group home, or similar human services setting
• Care and supervision of individuals similar to those served in this program
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience supervising, coaching, training, or evaluating staff
• Experience with documentation, service plans, behavior plans, structured programming, or goal-based supports
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds
• Physician’s clearance and TB test clearance

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field
• Experience in a licensed Adult Day Program
• Experience working with Regional Centers and Community Care Licensing
• Knowledge of Title 17 and Title 22
• Experience with IPPs, ISPs, behavior support plans, or structured skill-building programs
• Experience leading high-behavior, crisis, Level 4, EBHS, or similar programs
• Experience managing program budgets, staffing ratios, audits, payroll, or quality assurance

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt position. The program generally operates during daytime hours, but the Program Director must have flexibility to meet program, individual, staffing, and operational needs.