Assistant Director of Group Home Supports

Description

Company: Pathfinder

Job Title: Assistant Director of Group Home Supports

Category: Disability Services

Location: Huntington, IN

Job Type: Full-Time 

Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-5p flex (40/hrs.)

Starting Pay: $51,105 - $59,245

About the Role

As the Assistant Director of Group Home Supports at Pathfinder, you provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure high-quality, person-centered services across residential programs. Your leadership directly impacts the lives of individuals supported, while also guiding teams to deliver consistent, compliant, and meaningful supports.

As an Assistant Director of Group Home Supports at Pathfinder, You Will:

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and support Group Home Managers and QIDPs across service areas
• Coach, mentor, and develop leaders to strengthen team performance and service quality
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and person-centered thinking

Strategic Planning & Program Development

• Partner with division leadership to develop strategies, goals, and action plans
• Evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Explore expansion of services and innovative approaches to supports

Operations, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and funding requirements
• Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Monitor program quality and ensure consistent, high-standard service delivery
• Lead responses to internal and external audits, including corrective action planning

Person-Centered Services & Collaboration

• Model and promote person-centered thinking across teams and programs
• Maintain strong relationships with individuals supported, families, and stakeholders
• Collaborate across departments including HR, Accounting, and IT to support operations

Resource & Financial Oversight

• Promote efficient use of staffing, services, and financial resources
• Support leaders in understanding and managing budgets and operational needs

The Impact You’ll Make as an Assistant Director of Group Home Supports:

• Ensure individuals receive high-quality, person-centered residential supports
• Strengthen leadership teams and build a culture of growth and accountability
• Drive compliance, quality, and operational excellence across programs
• Advance Pathfinder’s mission through strategic, thoughtful leadership

Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.

Benefits & Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU!

Competitive Benefits Package (if applicable):

• Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive training.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to support your well-being.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Enjoy free Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with a generous retirement savings plan and employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial assistance for continued education.
• Professional Development & Training – Enhance your skills and career through learning opportunities.
• Person-Centered Thinking Training – Gain valuable insights into individualized care and service.

Pathfinder Perks:

• Wellness Platform Incentives – Earn rewards for prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Financial Wellness Platform – Access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support sessions for employees and their immediate household members.
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – Providing childcare for children in the community with minor illnesses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save with special offers, including:

             Verizon Wireless Discount – Stay connected for less.

             YMCA Discount – Enjoy reduced membership rates for fitness and wellness. 

Pathfinder Values: People First – Integrity - Contribution – Growth – Empowerment

Requirements

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in positions with increasing responsibility in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Proven team management skills and the desire to develop direct reports. 
• Ability to interpret or learn to interpret financials.
• Positive attitude and team player who welcomes collaborative decision making. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Commitment to Pathfinder’s mission and core values