Assistant Director, Housing
Why Join Ability Matters?
- Meaningful work that directly impacts individuals and families
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A chance to help shape the future of inclusive housing services
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a compassionate, driven leader who wants to build strong teams and meaningful programs, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Ability Matters.
At Ability Matters, we believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to call home—and leaders who are committed to making that possible. We are seeking a passionate, experienced Assistant Director of Housing to help lead and strengthen our residential services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
About the Role
The Assistant Director of Housing plays a critical leadership role in supporting the strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight of our housing programs. This position partners closely with the Director of Housing to ensure high-quality services, strong staff performance, regulatory compliance, and person-centered outcomes for the individuals we support.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring managers, and is committed to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the oversight and daily operations of housing and residential programs
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to Housing Managers and supervisory staff
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and Ability Matters policies
- Assist with program development, quality assurance initiatives, and corrective action planning
- Collaborate with Scheduling, HR, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure staffing stability and service continuity
- Participate in on-call rotation and support crisis management as needed
- Monitor budgets, staffing patterns, and operational metrics to support fiscal responsibility
- Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, and person-centered care
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in residential or housing services, preferably in the developmental disabilities field
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and program operations
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to Ability Matters’ mission and values
Ability Matters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.