Assistant Director – IDD Programs

Full-timeOn-site
Santa Cruz, CAvia Hope Services CareersPosted Sep 16, 2026
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About this role

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..

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*Compensation: Starting at $105,000/yr commensurate with experience and qualifications

Summary

Under the general direction of the District Director, the Assistant Director supports the operational oversight of programs and services for program participants. This role ensures quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, program development, and staff leadership and overseeing day-to-day operations to meet agency and participant goals.

Essential Functions

Program Operations & Oversight

· Provide daily oversight of services and operations, ensuring timely, high-

quality support for clients.

· Develop and monitor systems for communication, scheduling, and service

coordination.

· Ensure all services comply with applicable regulations, funding

requirements, and agency policies.

· articipate in agency-wide planning efforts, including departmental

budgeting, policy development, and goal implementation.

Staff Supervision & Development

· Ensure programs are adequately staffed through recruitment, hiring,

scheduling, and orientation of direct service staff.

· Supervise and train supervisory staff, promoting a culture of continuous

improvement, accountability, and person-centered care.

· Provide leadership during periods of transition, stepping into the Director’s

role as assigned.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

· Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of billing, payroll, documentation,

training records, and reports.

· Ensure compliance with Federal and State standards, client rights, safety,

and health regulations.

· Serve as a mandated reporter and lead investigations as necessary.

Program Development & Community Engagement

· Represent the agency in external meetings and events, cultivating

partnerships and promoting services.

· Support efforts in service expansion, strategic partnerships, and funding

alignment.

Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities

  • ·        Assist with preparing and managing program budgets.
  • ·  Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting in alignment with internal and
  • external requirements.
  • ·       Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned by the Director.
  • ·       Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • ·       Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Public
  • Administration, or a related field.
  • ·       Minimum 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental
  • disabilities or related populations.
  • ·        2+ years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
  • ·       Or an approved combination of education and work experience.

Required Skills And Abilities

  • ·       Strong knowledge of IDD services and person-centered planning.
  • ·       Ability to supervise and mentor diverse teams.
  • ·       Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and adapt to
  • organizational change.
  • ·       Familiarity with budgeting, compliance tracking, and billing processes.
  • ·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • ·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, client data management systems, and
  • electronic documentation tools.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office and program site setting with regular use of computers, phones, and general office equipment. Frequent travel between program locations/off-site events across counties. Occasional exposure to outdoor elements and varied working conditions.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided upon request.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Finance, Accounting, and Legal?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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