Director of Day Services

Director of Day Services

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Columbus, OH

Shape the Future of Inclusion

Ability Matters is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced leader to strengthen and expand Day Services programming.

As Director of Day Services Programming, you’ll oversee strategy, develop high-performing teams, and ensure innovative, person-centered services that create meaningful inclusion and measurable outcomes.

This is your opportunity to lead growth while driving real impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead Program Strategy & Innovation

• Design, implement, and continuously improve engaging, person-centered day service programming.

Oversee Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering accountability and service excellence.

Ensure Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with DODD, Medicaid, and agency standards while ensuring safe, high-quality services.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Oversee scheduling, staffing, budgets, and program performance to ensure consistency and fiscal responsibility.

Monitor Outcomes & Program Growth

• Use data, quality assurance, and reporting to evaluate success and identify opportunities for improvement.

Support Strategic Growth

• Partner with executive leadership to expand services, strengthen partnerships, and drive long-term organizational growth.

Provide Direct Leadership Presence

• Deliver direct services weekly and maintain visibility within programming to support connection and quality oversight.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

✨ Best-in-Class Pay & Benefits
We lead the industry because the work you do matters.

✨ Leadership Influence & Growth
Training, mentorship, and advancement across multiple departments.

✨ Positive Team Culture
Supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment.

✨ Mission-Driven Purpose
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)

• 3+ years of leadership experience in developmental disabilities or human services

• Strong knowledge of compliance, staffing, and program operations

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation

Why Ability Matters Is Different

Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.

Our impact speaks for itself:

• Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention

• A team of 330+ highly trained professionals

• 191% organizational growth in the past 5 years

• Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics

• Diversity in Business Award winner

• Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership

See our mission in action: Click here to watch

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today ➡️ https://abilitymattersohio.easyapply.co