Director of Housing
At Ability Matters, we are a cause above the job. We build inclusive, meaningful, community-based experiences for individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities. As a Director of Housing, you are a strategic leader, culture builder, and advocate responsible for ensuring excellence across our residential services.
This is not just management.
This is leadership with purpose.
This is your opportunity to build systems that help people thrive and create lasting impact.
Why Ability Matters Is Different
Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field in pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. 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
Here, you join a team with a reputation for quality, compassion, and forward-thinking practice.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
✨ Best-in-Class Pay & Benefits
We lead the industry with competitive salary and benefits that reflect the scope and impact of your leadership.
✨ Leadership Influence & Growth
Play a key role in shaping housing strategy, operations, and culture while growing through mentorship and professional development.
✨ Supportive, Inclusive Team
Collaborate with engaged, values-driven leaders across departments in a positive environment where input is valued and strengths are celebrated.
✨ Mission-Driven Purpose
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.
What You’ll Do
At Ability Matters, the Director of Housing leads with vision, accountability, and care.
Provide Strategic Leadership & Set the Standard for Excellence: Oversee the daily operations of residential homes, ensuring services are safe, high-quality, and rooted in dignity, independence, and person-centered care.
Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Lead and mentor a multi-layered housing team while fostering a positive culture of ownership, collaboration, and pride.
Drive Quality and Accountability: Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve systems to strengthen outcomes and protect those we support.
Serve as a Key Liaison: Establish clear, proactive communication with guardians and families, building trust through transparency, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Create Strong, Sustainable Systems: Ensure housing operations run smoothly through thoughtful staffing oversight and consistent onsite presence.
Manage Budgets & Resources: Oversee budgets, funding sources, and operational costs with care, balancing fiscal responsibility with high-quality service delivery.
Advocate for Inclusion: Champion individual rights, choices, and opportunities at every turn.
No two days look the same. Every day offers the chance to lead with purpose and create lifelong impact.
What We're Looking For
Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in residential or human services settings.
Passion for Inclusion: A genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities.
Skills: Exceptional communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Leadership Style: Proactive, collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven.
See Our Mission in Action
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If you’re ready to join a community that values excellence, celebrates purpose, and invests in your growth, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today to become a Director of Housing at Ability Matters.
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