What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Waiver Supports position at Pathfinder?
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 training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD
- 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%
Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU:
- Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employees
- Employer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActiv
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household members
- Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Person Center Thinking Training
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- YMCA Discount
Pathfinder 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
