Residential Director

Full Time

Portland, OR, US

Job Opportunity: Residential Director at Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO)

Salary: $70,000-$85,000/annually

Are you enthusiastic about creating inclusive communities where individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) can thrive? Do you believe in advocating for equity and opportunity for all? If so, Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity (ALSO) invites you to join our team as a Residential Director.

Position: Residential Director
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site (with flexibility in schedule)
Location: Portland Metro

About Us:
At ALSO, we are committed to empowering individuals with I/DD to lead self-directed lives. As a non-profit organization, we provide essential services and support to ensure our community members have the resources they need to thrive. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Role Overview:
As a Residential Director at ALSO, you will play a pivotal role in leading our 24-hour residential services department. You will have the opportunity to develop extraordinary leaders, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality support services to individuals with disabilities. This position offers a unique blend of leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of advocates to deliver person-driven support services that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to set departmental strategy in alignment with ALSO's mission and values.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Monitor fiscal health and regulatory compliance of departmental programs to ensure sustainability and quality of services.

• Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders, including individuals receiving services, families, community members, and government organizations.

• Lead communication and change management initiatives to keep advocates informed and engaged.

• Proactively plan for staffing needs and talent development to maintain program safety and quality standards.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• 85% employer-paid medical and vision employee coverage

• Employee covered dental and basic life insurance

• Sick, vacation, and personal paid time off (including your birthday)

• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% company match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness - ALSO is a local 501(c)3 non-profit

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the disability services or related field.

• Strong understanding of person-driven support principles and regulatory standards.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.