Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company : Pathfinder
Job Title : Assistant Director of Waiver Supports
Category : Director Disability Services
Location : Huntington, IN
Job Type : Full-Time
Hours : Mon-Fri 8a-4p FLEX (40hr)
Starting Pay : $51,105-$59,245
Pathfinder is seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director of Waiver Supports to provide leadership and operational oversight for residential waiver services. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple regions.
As the Assistant Director of Waiver Supports, You Will :
Lead & Manage Operations
- Oversee daily operations of residential waiver services, ensuring compliance with Pathfinder's mission, HCBS guidelines, and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with division directors to develop and implement strategic goals, measuring success through clear action plans.
- Support and mentor Supported Living Managers, ensuring they have the necessary skills to excel in their roles.
- Ensure cross-departmental alignment with HR, IT, and Accounting policies.
Drive Quality & Compliance
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and funding requirements.Oversee case coordination for waiver services, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.Work closely with internal and external auditors, developing corrective action plans and ensuring compliance.Champion Person-Centered Supports
Model and implement Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) tools and approaches in team meetings and service planning.Encourage innovative and individualized service approaches that enhance independence and quality of life.Maintain open communication with individuals supported, employees, families, and guardians to ensure their needs and voices are heard.Maximize Resources & Team Development
Promote efficient use of agency resources, ensuring staffing levels and financial allocations align with program goals.Identify opportunities for program growth and service expansion.Actively engage in professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.Foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning among staff.What You Bring to the Role :
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively.Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities services.At least two years in a supervisory or management role.Experience in financial interpretation or a willingness to learn.Crisis prevention, intervention, and teaching skills.Valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.Pathfinder's mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability .
Benefits : (if applicable)
Competitive pay and paid trainingTuition ReimbursementGrowth opportunitiesPaid Time Off / Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%Pathfinder Perks - We Care About YOU :
Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employeesEmployer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActivEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household membersFree Pathfinder Kids Clinic - provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.Professional Development OpportunitiesPerson Center Thinking TrainingVerizon Wireless DiscountYMCA DiscountPathfinder Values : People First - Integrity - Contribution - Growth - Empowerment
Requirements
Preferred Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in positions with increasing responsibility in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory or management position.Proven team management skills and the desire to develop direct reports.Ability to interpret, or learn to interpret, financials.Positive attitude and team player who welcomes collaborative decision making.Ability to work a flexible schedule, if needed.Crisis prevention, intervention, and teaching skills.Valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular basis. May occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Salary : $51,105 - $59,245
