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About the Role

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Children's Residential Services, guiding program development, staff performance, quality assurance, family engagement, and service delivery to align with the agency's mission. Shape a residential program that promotes safety, dignity, personal growth, and meaningful quality-of-life outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and operational direction for Children's Residential Services, ensuring high-quality programming.
Lead ongoing program evaluation and development efforts by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
Ensure individualized quality-of-life goals and learning outcomes are developed, monitored, and refined.
Oversee staff training, competency requirements, annual assessments, and documentation systems.
Foster a culture of leadership development by supporting professional growth opportunities for management staff.
Establish and maintain high standards of documentation, accountability, and operational consistency.
Ensure supervisors and managers engage in active, visible leadership and supervision practices.
Oversee staffing systems, scheduling practices, performance management efforts, and employee development initiatives.
Help create safe, welcoming, and supportive residential environments.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across educational, clinical, and residential programs.
Model proactive communication and effective partnership with families.
Directly supervise the Assistant Director of Children's Residential Services.
Contribute to the growth and advancement of Anderson's residential services.

Requirements

A passion for helping children with autism experience meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Strong leadership abilities and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.
Experience building systems that promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative leadership style that values teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
Strong organizational, operational, and strategic planning capabilities.
The ability to navigate complex situations while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes.
Dedication to Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.
Complete all required agency training and professional development activities.
Maintain a highly visible leadership presence throughout the program.
Support a culture of accountability, compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning.
Promote effective collaboration across departments and service areas.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Model ethical leadership, sound judgment, and professionalism in all interactions.
Champion Anderson's commitment to quality of life for the individuals we serve.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Leadership
Team Development
System Building
Quality Assurance
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Communication
Coaching
Relationship Building
Collaboration
Teamwork
Innovation
Problem-Solving
Organization
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Residential Services
Developmental Disabilities
Person-Centered Supports

Location

Hudson Valley

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of five years of leadership or management experience within a children's residential setting preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, developing programs, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$102,670.00 - $107,870.00 Annually

Benefits

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism's mission is to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.
Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades.
We work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.
We offer a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE