Director of and Transitioning Youth Services

The Director of Employment and Transitioning Youth Services reports directly to the Senior Director of Services and is responsible for the leadership, management, and oversight of Ardmore’s Employment and Transitioning Youth Services, currently serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Ardmore’s Employment and Transitioning Youth services are designed to provide employment-focused services for people with disabilities consistent with their strengths, goals, and resources.

The Director will facilitate the development and implementation of innovative services and support, designed to meet the goals and choices of persons with disabilities in preparation for competitive employment. S/he will work collaboratively with a senior leadership team committed to the ongoing quality improvement and advancement of services to best meet the changing needs of the community. This will include the development and ongoing expansion of services tailored to transitioning youth services to promote the successful transition for young adults after school age services, as well as oversight of the implementation of Ardmore’s employment services.

The Director is responsible for creating an atmosphere that provides quality services and clear expectations for all employees related to Ardmore’s mission. The Director implements the philosophy, policy, procedures, systems, and strategic goals while maximizing the highest level of customer service to the persons receiving services, families, and the broader community.

Ardmore believes that all employees should be committed to supporting the organization’s mission of ensuring quality support services are provided and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are both respected and afforded opportunities to choose and participate in and access community events, activities, and resources.

• Embrace Ardmore’s Mission by empowering intellectual and developmental people to be a community together
• Manage and lead by example and model all actions that support the intent of Ardmore to be successful in furthering its mission and values in the support of people receiving services
• Maintain quality service delivery and practices and participate in the development and revision of person-centered policies, procedures, and manuals, as needed
• Assist in developing service identities and functions that demonstrate Ardmore’s focus on person-centered and community for all values

• Promote and ensure adherence to the organization’s mission to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives determined by the choices they make
• Facilitate the development of innovative, integrated services that optimizes community partnerships to grow volunteer, recreational and skill acquisition opportunities, including employment exploration and job readiness activities that could lead to employment. Support continued quality improvement and innovation within these service models
• Lead a team, to include a manager and direct support professionals, to provide services that are person-centered, with individualized schedules for each person, which includes opportunities to develop relationships within the community, build and maintain new skills and interests, increase advocacy skills, and strengthen independence
• Promote the ongoing training and skill development of the Employment and Transitioning Youth services teams; strengthening the ability of the team in supporting people with disabilities to reach their personal goals
• Effectively communicate with people supported, their families, team members and external stakeholders representing the values and mission of Ardmore
• As department lead liaison, work collaboratively with other departments at Ardmore and other agencies and stakeholders through internal and external committees, work groups, and meetings
• Coordinate internal department initiatives and activities. Facilitate team meetings and attend individual planning meetings as needed
• Assist in monitoring and…