Full-Time

Assistant Director

IDD Programs

Posted on 8/13/2025

Hope Services

Hope Services

Disability and mental health support services

Compensation Overview

$95k - $105k/yr

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

In Person

Frequent travel between program locations across counties; onsite in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or related populations.
  • 2+ years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
  • Or an approved combination of education and work experience.
  • Strong knowledge of IDD services and person-centered planning.
  • Ability to supervise and mentor diverse teams.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and adapt to organizational change.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, compliance tracking, and billing processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, client data management systems, and electronic documentation tools.
Responsibilities
  • Provide daily oversight of services and operations, ensuring timely, high-quality support for clients.
  • Develop and monitor systems for communication, scheduling, and service coordination.
  • Ensure all services comply with applicable regulations, funding requirements, and agency policies.
  • participate in agency-wide planning efforts, including departmental budgeting, policy development, and goal implementation.
  • Ensure programs are adequately staffed through recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and orientation of direct service staff.
  • Supervise and train supervisory staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and person-centered care.
  • Provide leadership during periods of transition, stepping into the Director’s role as assigned.
  • Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of billing, payroll, documentation, training records, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal and State standards, client rights, safety, and health regulations.
  • Serve as a mandated reporter and lead investigations as necessary.
  • Represent the agency in external meetings and events, cultivating partnerships and promoting services.
  • Support efforts in service expansion, strategic partnerships, and funding alignment.
  • Assist with preparing and managing program budgets.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting in alignment with internal and external requirements.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned by the Director.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Hope Services provides supports for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Silicon Valley, including day programs, employment training, community living support, and mental health services. Its services target children, adults, and seniors, delivered through tailored programs that help clients participate in the community and gain essential skills. Revenue comes from service fees, government funding, and community contributions, reflecting its community-based, mission-driven model. It differentiates itself through an integrated, community-based approach that combines daily living supports with mental health care and advocacy, aiming to improve well-being, independence, and social inclusion so clients actively participate in their communities.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 24/7 community living services funded through DDS generate recurring, predictable government revenue streams.
  • National visibility from TASH Conference positioning opens partnership expansion opportunities beyond Silicon Valley.
  • Neurodiverse employment focus addresses growing workforce development gaps employers increasingly prioritize.

What critics are saying

  • California Regional Centers cutting service contracts 15-25% due to $1.2B Medi-Cal shortfall.
  • AB-1424 digital outcome tracking mandate requires $2M tech upgrade by July 2026.
  • SEIU Local 521 unionization increases labor costs 18%, triggering 10% staff turnover.

What makes Hope Services unique

  • SPARTANS OCLS partnership with San Jose State University creates exclusive pipeline for neurodiverse talent recruitment.
  • Direct Support Staff leading national TASH Conference presentations demonstrates thought leadership in disability advocacy.
  • Multi-disciplinary mental health team model aligns with employer demand for comprehensive employee wellness programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Hope Services
Dec 15th, 2025
Advancing Opportunities for Neurodiverse Students: Hope and San Jose State University at TASH Conference

Advancing opportunities for neurodiverse students: Hope and San Jose State University at TASH Conference. This month, Hope Services proudly presented at the TASH Conference in Denver, CO, an international gathering of leaders in disability advocacy. Hope Services highlighted its partnership with San Jose State University through the SPARTANS OCLS program, which supports neurodiverse students in preparing for competitive, integrated employment. The SPARTANS OCLS program offers a personalized academic, social, and work-experience curriculum that aligns with each student's strengths, goals, and support needs - helping them grow in the areas that matter most. Hope's Peer Mentors - its dedicated Direct Support Staff - led the presentation, sharing their experiences and the impact of their work. Panelists included Alex, Catherine, Anna, Nhi, Katherine, and Prabhav, a Hope client and program participant who represented students on the panel. members of the Hope Services team. Hope Services is grateful to all its partners, staff, students, and families for helping advance inclusive postsecondary pathways. TASH is a national organization advocating for the inclusion, equity, and human rights of people with disabilities. The conference brings together educators, advocates, families, and individuals with disabilities to share knowledge and best practices. Hope Services left Denver inspired, with new connections and ideas to expand programs like SPARTANS OCLS and make an even bigger impact for neurodiverse students nationwide.

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