Day Program Site Manager

About Ambitions

Ambitions provides support to more than 550 people with developmental disabilities in Washington, California, and Idaho. The heart of what we do is support and serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and day program settings.

As a Day Program Site Manager with Ambitions, you’ll lead a team dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve. We’re looking for a dependable, organized leader with the required education and experience, a commitment to quality services, and a passion for helping others.

Bring the right attitude, and we’ll provide training to help you succeed!

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily day program operations and ensure clients receive services outlined in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and the program’s design.
• Supervise Direct Support Staff, provide guidance, and address performance concerns.
• Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate client, employee, and program documentation.
• Ensure services comply with applicable regulations, service agreements, and company policies.
• Conduct staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, support teams, and external professionals.
• Attend required meetings and training and perform other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Meet all State, Agency, Regional Center, and Company requirements for an Adult Day Program Administrator, including applicable Title 17, Title 22, and Health and Safety Code requirements. This includes required background and health clearances, work authorization, education, experience, training, and certifications.

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in psychology, social work, or a related human services field, and at least one year of experience managing a human services delivery system; or
• Three years of experience working in a human services delivery system, including at least one year in management or supervision and two years of experience or training in the care and supervision of clients in a licensed adult day program, adult day health care facility, or the population served by the day program.

Additional requirements:

• Maintain CCLD/DSS-approved background clearances for all licensed day program locations without limitations or exemptions.
• Maintain current CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification, including team control and transport positioning.
• Complete and document at least 30 hours of continuing education related to the position every 24 months of employment.
• Understand the care and supervision needs of adults with developmental disabilities and communicate effectively with those served.
• Demonstrate punctual, dependable, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrate professionalism, tact, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong work ethics.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English and possess professional-level writing skills.
• Have basic computer and software proficiency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain current automobile liability insurance.
• Have no more than three traffic violations within a three-year period, excluding parking tickets.

What We Offer You

• A chance to make a difference in people’s lives every day.
• A benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Group Life Insurance.
• A dynamic work environment where each day brings new opportunities.
• Free training, career development, and advancement opportunities.

Apply Today

Submit your resume through Indeed or via email to [email protected], highlighting your experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, supervising staff, and managing day program or human services operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person