Regional Director, San Gabriel Valley

Regional Director, San Gabriel Valley

The Regional Director provides operational leadership for a portfolio of programs at two sites or more, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, evidence-informed programs that align with AbilityFirst's mission, values, and commitment to quality. The Regional Director oversees all aspects of program operations, including staffing, fiscal management, licensing, risk management, quality assurance, and participant outcomes, while ensuring compliance with Title 17, Title 22, and all applicable state and federal regulations. As a leader and mentor, the Regional Director develops high-performing teams by providing coaching, clinical guidance, and ongoing training to strengthen staff competencies, promotes evidence-informed best practices, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality supports. This position fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning, using data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance service delivery, and achieve positive outcomes for participants. The Regional Director also cultivates strong partnerships with participants, families, regional centers, licensing agencies, and community stakeholders. This position must meet Director Qualification standards in accordance with applicable licensing regulations.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. Physical effort/lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
A master's degree in a clinically relevant field is required. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a master's degree in Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Candidates holding a master's degree in another clinically relevant field, such as Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Social Work (MSW/LCSW), Psychology, Counseling, Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Special Education, Rehabilitation, or a closely related discipline, will also be considered when accompanied by documented experience serving, or a relevant certification related to, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with staff supervision, training, and scheduling is required. Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with families, licensing agencies, and regional centers is required. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills is required. Valid Driver's License is required. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools is preferred. Must be able to work evenings/weekends as needed. Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification. Successful completion of background (LiveScan) check.