Director of Adult Day Services

Sherwood Autism Center

. Lead and oversee instructional and operational aspects of Sherwood’s day habilitation and supported employment program for adults ages 18+ .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee instructional and operational aspects of Sherwood’s day habilitation and supported employment program for adults ages 18+
Establish quality assurances and parameters for adult services
Plan, design, implement, and evaluate service phases
Collaborate with leadership, parents/guardians, community stakeholders, service agencies, and governing bodies
Design systems to measure continuous quality improvement and program outcomes
Monitor services for compliance with DMH, Medicaid, licensure, certification, and best-practice requirements
Oversee adult curriculum and programming aligned with Missouri Quality Outcomes
Manage community partnerships and volunteer activities
Prepare for and participate in accreditation, licensing, certification, Provider Review, and Quality Assurance Review processes
Oversee referral, intake, enrollment, screening, guardian interviews, and consumer placement
Coordinate ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services and consumer transitions
Attend community events to recruit job candidates, market Sherwood, and support awareness initiatives
Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate program staff
Develop and maintain the Adult Services Program manual
Prepare documentation, reports, and regulatory data
Serve as liaison among families, Sherwood, funding sources, DMH, Missouri and Kansas VR, and other professionals
Maintain confidentiality regarding individuals, staff, and agency matters
Develop and manage the annual program budget with the CPO
Track grants, spending, service authorizations, usage, and billing accuracy
Provide program data and reports to departments and leadership
Attend Town Halls, Board of Directors meetings, all-staff meetings, and assigned committees
Directly lead and supervise all Adult Day Services team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work or related discipline
7+ years’ experience working with individuals with Autism or related developmental disabilities
5+ years’ experience Supervisory experience
Experience working with an aging population
Experience with the Individual Support Plan (ISP) process and implementation procedures
Experience with Medicaid documentation and billing
Training in Positive Behavior Supports, Gentle Teaching, Missouri Quality Outcomes and TOOLS
Strong computer and technology skills
Certification in FA/CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, Abuse/Neglect, MANDT, Level 1 Medication Administration, Class E Driver’s License
Experience with Therap and Paylocity software preferred
Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Ability to prioritize, organize and communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate critical thinking
Positive demeanor and strong customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to exert, lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to demonstrate good balance, object handling, object fingering, feeling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping and occasional running or jogging
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Minimal day travel primarily in the KC Metro area
Must respect confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Ongoing training
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short term disability
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Voluntary Accident
Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
Employee Assistance Program
10 company paid holidays
Generous PTO/Vacation
Paid Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500