Sr Director, Community Living Services

The Arc of San Diego, 3030 Market St, San Diego, California, United States of America Job Description Eager to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities at The Arc of San Diego, a comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County. The Arc seeks a Senior Director, Community Living Services. Position Senior Director, Community Living Services Salary: $100,000 to $110,000. Why This Role Matters — Right Now Community Living programs are expanding; strong leadership is needed to ensure continuity, quality, and innovation across service areas. Your leadership will influence the safety, stability, and empowerment of the individuals we support. Key Responsibilities Oversee a portfolio of essential services including Residential, Independent Living, Supported Living, Respite, and Recreation programs. Responsibilities include: Ensuring safety, dignity, and exceptional service quality for all individuals served. Driving financial oversight, including budgets, billing, and compliance. Managing critical relationships with funding sources and referral partners. Leading, mentoring, and developing staff to ensure strong performance and reliable service delivery. Maintaining regulatory compliance and elevating program standards. Designing and implementing new policies and program improvements to meet evolving needs. Representing The Arc of San Diego with professionalism and strategic insight. Supporting organizational growth and long‑term sustainability of community living programs. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of supervisory experience, ideally in disability services. At least 5 years of administration and oversight of community living services for people with disabilities. Strong financial management and program development background. Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision‑making abilities. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and funding structures. Proficiency with electronic case management systems (Therap preferred). Current CPR/First Aid certification and mandated reporter training. Core Competencies Leadership and professional integrity Relationship‑building and communication Business acumen and strategic decision‑making Quality assurance and customer‑focused service delivery Staff recruitment, supervision, and development Time management and project coordination Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on any protected class. The Arc is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and ensuring that employment opportunities are fair and inclusive for all qualified individuals. We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics. The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact their Supervisor or Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc of San Diego