Program Director for Adult Day Program

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services - we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, or complex medical needs.

Our mission is simple but powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do - from creating individualized service plans to building strong partnerships with families, teams, and communities.

As a Dungarvin employee, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. You’ll help people live meaningful lives on their own terms - supporting their goals, honoring their choices, and empowering their independence.

About the Role:

Dungarvin is seeking a hands-on Program Director to oversee the daily operations of our Signal Hill licensed Adult Day Program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a leadership role responsible for program operations, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and overall program quality.

This is not a clinical or case management role . This position leads a facility-based day program and requires strong operational leadership, direct staff supervision, and experience within the I/DD service system.

This program requires a leader who can step in, create structure, hold staff accountable, and build a consistent, engaged team culture. This is a highly hands-on role where the Program Director is present on the floor, leading by example and supporting staff in real time.

Please review the require qualifications, below. 

Perks & Benefits

• Salary $70,800
• Full Range Scale:  $70,800 to $78,915 (starting rate $70,800 salary, pay increases based on tenure in position)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to  3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily operations of a licensed adult day program, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, and budget oversight
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in a hands-on, floor-based environment
• Implement and oversee person-centered service plans (IPP goals) and behavior support strategies
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Title 17, Title 22, and Community Care Licensing requirements for a licensed day program
• Maintain accurate program documentation, oversee audits, and lead quality assurance efforts
• Partner with Regional Center, Community Care Licensing, families, residential providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop and oversee engaging, workshop-style day program activities that promote independence, community integration, and life skills
• Provide hands-on leadership during behavioral situations and model best practices for staff
• Oversee facility operations, safety procedures, and program environment
• Manage staffing ratios, attendance, and daily program flow to ensure quality services and compliance
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and performance
• Create structure where it is needed and strengthen team confidence
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered, and compliant day services
• Create a positive, engaging program culture for both staff and individuals served

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a human services delivery system
• 1 year in a supervisory, management, or director role in a human services delivery system
• At least 2 years of experience or training in one of the following:
  • Care and supervision of individuals in a adult day program or residential facility/home.
  • Care and supervision of individuals similar to those served in this day program
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured or facility-based setting
• Experience working with Regional Centers, Community Care Licensing, and knowledge of Title 17 and Title 22 regulations
• Experience developing and implementing individual program plans (IPP), behavior plans, or structured skill-building programs
• Experience with staff supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Experience in a facility-based program environment with multiple staff and individuals served
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds
• Physician’s clearance and TB test clearance

The Ideal Leader:

• Decisive, visible, and outgoing
• Calm and professional during behavioral escalations
• Skilled at coaching and holding staff accountable
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Ownership-driven and goal-oriented
• Able to build trust with staff and individuals served
• Comfortable creating structure, systems, and accountability where it is needed.  
• Leads from the floor, not just from the office

Hours:

• Full-time exempt position (40 hours per week).
• Schedule must have flexibility to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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