Assistant Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Programs

Job overview

The Assistant Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Programs role is onsite in Santa Cruz, CA. Compensation starts at $105,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hope Services provides services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Reporting to the District Director, the Assistant Director supports operational oversight of programs and services, ensuring quality delivery, regulatory compliance, program development, and staff leadership. The role helps align day-to-day operations with agency and participant goals.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily services and operations
• develop and monitor communication, scheduling, and service coordination systems
• ensure compliance with regulations, funding requirements, and agency policies
• participate in planning, budgeting, policy development, and goal implementation
• support staffing, recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and orientation
• supervise and train supervisory staff
• oversee billing, payroll, documentation, training records, and reports
• serve as a mandated reporter and lead investigations as necessary
• represent the agency in external meetings and events
• support service expansion, partnerships, budgets, and special projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director

idd programs

santa cruz ca

hope services

program operations

developmental disabilities

staff supervision

regulatory compliance

quality assurance

community engagement

$105k starting salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related populations, plus two or more years of progressive management or supervisory experience, or an approved combination of education and experience. Frequent travel between program locations and off-site events across counties.

About the employer

Hope Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.