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Parc Center for Disabilities · 17 hours ago

Director of Adult Programs Services

St. Petersburg,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Parc Center for Disabilities provides opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest. The Director of Adult Program Services is a senior leadership role that provides strategic and operational leadership for adult day training and residential waiver programs, focusing on achieving strong outcomes for the people supported.

Health CareRehabilitationWellness

Responsibilities

Inspire, motivate, and influence program managers to achieve strong operational and person-centered outcomes

Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across adult day and residential programs, adapting quickly to changing priorities

Lead with urgency while managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment

Build trust and buy-in across teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and shared ownership of results

Ensure compliance with APD, Medicaid Waiver, and Qlarant requirements while keeping the focus on people—not just processes

Guide teams through audits and corrective actions with confidence, clarity, and follow-through

Develop and manage program budgets, making sound, business-minded decisions that support sustainability and growth

Analyze outcomes, participant satisfaction, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Champion new ideas, service models, and approaches that enhance independence and quality of life

Build strong relationships with families, community partners, and internal stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and inclusion

Ensure accurate documentation related to care, staffing, incidents, and compliance—without losing momentum

Qualification

Leadership in disability servicesStrategic directionCompliance knowledgeBudget managementPerformance analysisPersuasive communicationEmpathyTeam influencingMicrosoft Office proficiencyIConnectTherapReliasRelationship buildingInitiative taking

Required

Bachelor's degree in human services, education, healthcare, or a related field OR High school diploma with three (3) years of relevant experience supporting individuals with disabilities

Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in disability services or a similar human services environment

Demonstrated success leading teams, influencing outcomes, and driving results through others

Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Naturally persuasive, engaging, and relationship-oriented leadership style

Comfortable taking initiative, making decisions, and owning outcomes

Energized by change, variety, and a fast-moving environment

Strong communicator—warm, confident, empathetic, and motivating

Able to balance big-picture thinking with execution and follow-through

Skilled at gaining buy-in, navigating resistance, and moving people toward shared goals

Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver, APD, Qlarant, and medication administration requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with iConnect, Train.org, Therap, and Relias preferred

Curious, growth-minded, and focused on improving systems without blame or rigidity

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as needed

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds

On-site role, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility based on program needs

Preferred

Familiarity with iConnect, Train.org, Therap, and Relias

Company

Parc Center for Disabilities

Parc Center for Disabilities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest.

Founded in 1953

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

201-500 employees