Associate Director of Early Childhood

The Organization

San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SG/PRC) is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SG/PRC has proudly served the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys since 1986, serving 30 cities in its catchment area. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Position Description

The Associate Director of Early Childhood reports to the Director of Client Services and ensures high-quality, person-centered, service coordination for individuals served and their families. This role provides leadership through supervision, coaching, training, and development of administrative, managerial, and case management staff. The Associate Director promotes collaboration, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with leadership and community stakeholders to ensure mission-driven service delivery.  

Essential Job Functions   

• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and training to staff within Early Intervention and Pre-School Services to ensure effective, consistent, person-centered service delivery.
• Establish measurable outcomes and evaluation processes to assess divisional performance and support continuous improvement.
• Provide back-up leadership and operational support to other divisions within Client Services.  
• Participate in strategic planning, program evaluation, and policy development to improve service quality and ensure consistent application of legal guidelines, regulations, and agency values.
• Serve as a representative to other Regional Centers, community agencies, the Board of Directors, certain board committees, and stakeholders.
• Encourage person centered solutions to arrive at best outcomes for Individuals and Families served by engaging in discussion, coaching, mentoring and seeking to understand. Approve expenditures related to the agency’s purchase of service funds. 
• Prepare statistical/analytical reports, surveys, summaries, budgets, and plans as necessary.
• Develop and implement procedures, operational practices, and quality standards to ensure the division operates with high levels of effectiveness, productivity, and consistency.  
• Promote and maintain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, and educational institutions to support program development, service expansion, outreach initiatives, and staff training related to developmental disabilities.   
• Evaluate and promote quality and effectiveness of intervention/treatment services provided to individuals and their families.
• Participate in public meetings which include monthly Vendor, Community, and LICA meetings, as needed.
• Enroll direct reports and division in charge due to new public policy, DDS Directives, legislature and or change in internal processes. 
• Participate in after-hours On-Call coverage for the agency. 
• Light travel for ARCA/Dir. of Client Services Meetings within Southern and Northern California. 
• Performs additional duties that support departmental and organizational goals.

Employment Standards 

• A master's degree in psychology, social work, business administration, or a related field is preferred. 
• Three years’ experience as a regional center manager or five years’ experience in administration of a large community based medical/social services agency.
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in a management position that includes supervisory responsibilities may be substituted for the master’s degree requirement.

Knowledge and Abilities 

• Strong leadership, collaboration, team building, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of California Developmental Services Systems, policies, and procedures.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and crisis management skills.
• Knowledge of health services administration, organization, and management.
• Skilled in developing procedures, training, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and understanding of developmental assessments.
• Awareness of multicultural considerations in service delivery, family support needs, and available community resources.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Strong ability to instruct, guide, and motivate staff toward high-quality service delivery.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend effective, person-centered solutions.
• Skilled at managing shifting priorities and responding positively and promptly to new directives.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and deescalate conflicts and disagreements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences in both internal and external settings.   

Other Essential Requirements

• Employees using a private vehicle for agency purposes must maintain a valid driver's license and minimum liability insurance coverage.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Clear verbal communication in person and by phone. 
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching to access files and supplies. 
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of items up to 25 pounds. 
• Adequate visual acuity to read documents, use a computer monitor for prolonged periods, and review detailed information. 
• Work occurs in a typical office setting with standard lighting, temperature, and moderate noise levels. 
• Employees are expected to follow safe and ergonomic work practices. 

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

SG/PRC values the professional development of staff! Many Services Coordinators and Administrative Staff gain experience and enter Supervisor, Manager or Director positions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

SG/PRC values and celebrates diversity. We continue to advance initiatives that strengthen our commitment to inclusion and belonging. 

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Compensation details: 104000-159619 Yearly Salary

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