Regional Director

Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000

For over 40 years, Adjoin has been dedicated to helping people find communities where they feel safe and respected, and where they can be themselves in every aspect of their lives. Adjoin provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities and Veterans. We serve more than 1400 clients annually throughout the state of California ranging in age from 18 to 83 years. We assist our clients to be productive citizens by providing a living and work environment where they feel challenged, respected, and accountable as they strive to meet the demands of life.

Our mission is to create limitless pathways for people to belong where they live, work, learn, and play.

Join Adjoin Catalysts and make a difference! We provide exceptional services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them thrive where they live, work, learn, and play. Our mission is to empower people to make choices that bring happiness and fulfillment to their lives.

At Adjoin Catalysts, we prioritize “Quality of Life” by integrating joy into everyday activities. Our dedicated Catalysts connect with individuals on a personal level, understanding their interests, strengths, and aspirations. We then support them in developing the skills they need to make meaningful choices.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive, enriching environment, we invite you to join our team and help create a brighter future for those we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Evaluates overall regional performance according to organizational objectives by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data, metrics, and developing and applying plans for continuous improvement.
• Plans and monitors the day-to-day running of the business to ensure smooth progress. Applies policies and procedures.
• Ensures leases, contracts, and negotiations are secured as directed by the Senior Director.
• Ensures all program-related documents and reports, including the Quality Assurance Program, Newsletter, Client Social Club, Funder reports, and billing activities are completed in a timely manner/per agency guidelines and that assigned programs are operating within budgets.
• Facilitates the implementation and monitoring of the Quality Assurance Program for all assigned geographic areas to ensure consistency across programs. Reviews and revises annually, as indicated.
• Ensures programs are meeting funder and auditing standards and successfully passes applicable audits.
• Ensures HRIS and CMS is up to date and accurate for all assigned geographic areas monthly.
• Works effectively with the Senior Director and the finance team to develop budgets and increase program revenues annually. Ensures fiscal health of the program, identifying measures/strategies to reduce operating expenses and increase revenues.
• Complies with all safety standards and practices. Assists the Senior Director to ensure that safety standards are met per CARF standards across assigned geographic areas.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GROWTH

• Develops and implements strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas.
• Collaborates with Senior Director to identify growth opportunities. Actively applies and pursues growth opportunities as directed by the Senior Director.
• Researches & pursues new service modalities in both existing and emerging service areas within their region that are aligned with the mission and values of Adjoin.
• Thinks futuristically about services and support to the IDD community and leads in innovative approaches to service provision.
• Collaborates with Senior Director to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals. Provides input and feedback in long-term business planning at the operational level.

PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP

• Provides leadership and coaching to increase team member effectiveness and maintain adequate staffing for the region. Solves disputes that arise between team members or departments and ensures daily work is not hampered in any way. Supervises and empowers staff by providing constructive feedback. Ensures managers' accountability to meeting all duties and requirements.
• Successfully manages human resources through effective and timely use of performance management activities, staff development, and succession planning.
• Communicates critical issues (i.e., HR issues, critical SIRs, etc.) to the Senior Director and HR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes all required training within required deadlines. Monitors and ensures all staff complete the required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS & NETWORKING

• Cultivates existing relationships with vendors with the goal of ensuring service growth and resources, and access to services.
• Identifies and engages in network-building activities (e.g., community and professional organizations).
• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences, marketing, and/or vendor fairs, as needed and appropriate.
• Routinely visits community sites to observe interactions, training techniques, and quality of services being delivered.

MARKETING & FUNDRAISING

• Plans, directs, and implements marketing efforts for assigned region.
• Supports fundraising activities of the organization.

SAFETY & TRAINING

• Complies with all safety standards and practices.
• Assists the Senior Director to ensure that safety standards are met per CARF standards across assigned geographic areas.
• Provides and attends all required meetings and in-services as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field.
• Significant experience managing multiple programs and services for adults with disabilities and/or Veterans, as applicable.
• Excellent staff development skills.
• Superior interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success developing, expanding, and evaluating program models and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• Excellent written and communication skills with ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies or others.
• Advanced computing and applications skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated results in managing through complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements
• Deep understanding of Human Resources practices.
• Capability to oversee and monitor budgets.
• Demonstrated ability in the area of strategic thinking.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Nonprofit business management experience.
• Experience working with a variety of populations within human services field.
• Legislative policy advocacy skills.
• Human Resources training and/or certification.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.
• Ability to travel in and throughout the state on a quarterly basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc.
• Successful completion of drug screen and background check.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.
• Acceptable DMV record.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At Adjoin, we know our employees have diverse and individual needs and have gone a step beyond the standard, cookie-cutter benefits package that other organizations offer. We have thoughtfully designed a unique package that goes above and beyond!:

• Competitive Medical Coverage
• Extremely generous retirement matching
• 100% Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
• 100% Employer-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Employee Wellness program with fun incentives, prizes and chances to connect with your peers
• Mental health resources (EAP) with 5 free counseling sessions per year (for you AND your dependents)
• Volunteer program with paid volunteer hours for a cause of your choice
• Dental, Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, holidays, and more!

EEO

People matter. All humans deserve respect, dignity, and a place to build their own future. Here at Adjoin, we believe and live this every day. Adjoin is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.