Director of Housing

Director of Housing

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Columbus, OH

Leadership Where It Matters Most.

Do you want more than just a job? Do you want a career where you make a real difference in people's lives?

At Ability Matters, we support individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives in their communities. We are not a home health agency. We are a community inclusion organization. As a Director of Housing, you will strategically lead our residential programs, developing a team that drives culture and excellence.
What You'll Do

Build Family & Community Partnerships
Foster strong communication with families, guardians, and SSAs to ensure transparency, trust, and person-centered advocacy.

Lead Hiring & Staff Development
Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and training to build a strong, values-aligned team.

Drive Accountability & Staff Growth
Support employee success through coaching, structured feedback, and performance development.

Oversee Planning
Lead OISP participation and ensure services reflect each individual's goals, preferences, and needs.

Ensure Compliance & Quality Standards
Maintain regulatory, accreditation, and agency compliance to protect the health, safety, and dignity of individuals served.

Monitor Documentation & Program Quality
Ensure accurate documentation, ethical billing, and high-quality service delivery across programs.

Provide Operational Leadership
Oversee daily programming, schedules, and service consistency to ensure stability and positive outcomes.

Support Financial Oversight
Monitor home budgets and financial processes to ensure responsible resource management.

Partner with Leadership
Collaborate with executive leadership to align daily operations with long-term organizational goals.
On-Call Support
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure continuity, responsiveness, and leadership presence when needed.
Why You'll Love Working Here

Best-in-Class Pay & Benefits
We lead the industry because the work you do matters.

Leadership Influence & Growth
Training, mentorship, and advancement across multiple departments.

Positive Team Culture
Supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment.

Mission-Driven Purpose
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.
What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in residential or housing services preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving
• Requirements: Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Ability Matters Is Different

Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.

Our impact speaks for itself:

• Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention
• A team of 330+ highly trained professionals
• 191% organizational growth in the past 5 years
• Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
• Diversity in Business Award winner
• Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership

See our mission in action: Click here to watch
Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a purpose-driven career where you can grow, we'd love to meet you.

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Ability Matters is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status