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Regional Services Director - ILS, SLS, CFS

Thrive Support Services, Inc.
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Salary: $90,000-$110,000 DOE Plus Full Benefits

Position Summary

Thrive Support Services is expanding into the Santa Cruz Regional Center catchment area and we're looking for the right person to lead that launch. This isn't a position for someone who wants to manage an established program. It's a position for someone who wants to build one.

As our Regional Services Director in Santa Cruz, you will be the first Thrive presence in the region. You'll launch our Independent Living Services (ILS) program, establish relationships with the Santa Cruz Regional Center, and hire and develop a team that shares our commitment to person-centered, community-based support for adults with I/DD. Over time, you'll expand into SLS, CFS, and In-Home Respite as the office grows.

Regional Services Director Duties Responsibilities

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Launch and grow Thrive's programs in the Santa Cruz Regional Center catchment area, starting with ILS and scaling from there
  • Build relationships with Regional Center service coordinators, intake staff, and community partners from day one
  • Hire, supervise, and develop Program Managers as each service line comes online
  • Ensure full compliance with DDS regulations, Title 17, vendorization requirements, and Regional Center standards
  • Manage regional billing, staffing, and service authorization to meet program performance targets
  • Report monthly to the COO on enrollment, operations, compliance, and growth milestones
  • Serve as the face of Thrive Support Services in Santa Cruz County

Regional Services Director Qualifications

  • You have 3-5 years of leadership experience in I/DD, social services, or community-based care
  • You know the California Regional Center system and can navigate it confidently
  • You have built or launched programs or teams and you know what that takes
  • You are driven by mission and hold yourself to a high standard without being told to
  • You are an exceptional communicator - with staff, participants, families, and government partners
  • You live in or are committed to relocating to Santa Cruz County

Benefits And Compensation

  • Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually depending on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employer matched 401k with potential profit sharing
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development support
  • A leadership team that is invested in your success

About Our Organization

Thrive Support Services was founded in 2007 with the goal of helping adults with developmental disabilities Thrive in their own homes and chosen communities. We believe that every individual, regardless of disability, has the right to live in the place of their choosing and with the people they want by their side. We serve clients throughout the Alameda and Contra Costa County Areas. We truly see this endeavor as a way to make a difference in peoples' lives every day. Visit our website at www.ThriveSupportServices.com.

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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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