Director of Community Services

Stars is looking to add a Director of Community Services to build relationships with California medi-cal ABA and regional center vendorizations with a concerted effort on compliance, rate negotiation and budget development.

The Director of Community Services (Contract Development Focus) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of community programs and services. This position places a strong emphasis on the development, negotiation, and management of contracts with external service providers, government agencies, and nonprofit partners to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery aligned with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

· Build and maintain relationships with community partners, vendors, and government agencies.

· Represent the organization in public forums, advisory boards, and collaborative initiatives.

Budget & Compliance

· Monitor contract budgets and ensure fiscal accountability.

· Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting standards.

· Collaborate with finance and legal teams to mitigate risk.

Team Leadership

· Supervise contract administrators and program managers.

· Provide mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.

· Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business, Social Work, or related field (Master’s preferred).

· Minimum 7 years of experience in community services, with at least 3 years in contract development or procurement.

· Strong knowledge of contract law, public sector procurement, and grant management.

· Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

· Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.