Sr. Director, Employment Services

Join Our Team as Senior Director of Employment Services at The Arc of San Diego! 

Are you ready to make a difference in the San Diego community?

Employment is the key to independence and at The Arc of San Diego, we're a team of diverse and dedicated individuals who care deeply about helping people with disabilities lead their best, most independent lives.  If you're an experienced leader with a heart for driving change and creating job opportunities, we want you to lead our Employment Services division!

Position: Senior Director, Employment Services Location: San Diego, CA Type: Full-time

The pay range for this position is:$100,000 to $110,000.

About Us: At The Arc of San Diego, we're united by a common goal – to create a brighter future for individuals with developmental disabilities. As the Senior Director of Employment Services, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing employment opportunities that transform lives and drive inclusive growth across San Diego County.

Your Role: As the Senior Director of Employment Services, you'll be a driving force behind our mission. Your responsibilities will include:

✅ Leadership: Oversee and provide strategic leadership to our Employment Services units, including Community Employment Services, Work Activity Centers, and Group Employment Training. Your experience and guidance will ensure exceptional program performance.

✅ Innovation: Combine your business acumen, relationship-building skills, and client advocacy to secure new contracts, nurture existing ones, and expand our footprint. You'll lead efforts to market services and deliver top-tier placement and support for individuals with disabilities.

✅ Collaboration: Create an environment of collaboration and accountability, fostering a sense of urgency and a commitment to excellence in all operational aspects. You'll supervise and mentor our team to maximize their potential and impact.

✅ Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance, identify growth opportunities, and stay updated on industry developments. Your leadership will drive continuous quality improvement and innovation.

Qualifications: Your experience and expertise will shine in this role if you possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field (Master's preferred).
• At least seven (7) years of supervisory experience, with a background in employment or rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
• Proven success in program compliance, contract management, and relationship-building with employers and stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and budget oversight.
• A strong understanding of CA Titles 17 & 22.Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide a diverse team.
• A collaborative mindset with the capability to navigate complex challenges and lead change.

Why Join Us? The Arc of San Diego offers a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work environment. When you join us, you're not just taking a job – you're becoming a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those we serve. You'll be part of a passionate team, driving innovation and shaping the future of employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

On top of that, we offer very affordable health care benefits, $50k in free life insurance, an employer match of up to 5% on your 401k, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement assistance, and generous vacation, sick and holiday hours.

Apply Now: Don't miss your chance to be a driving force for employment opportunities for people with disabilities in San Diego. Be a part of something extraordinary – join us in transforming lives and communities through meaningful employment opportunities. Apply today!

The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.

The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact the Head of Human Resources.

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000