Job Description

Job Location Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA 90043 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Salary Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day/AM

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Program and Role

Summary:

Wayfinder’s Davidson Program for Independence at the Los Angeles campus is a comprehensive residential rehabilitation program for adults ages 18 and older who are blind or visually impaired, many with recent vision loss. Participants learn assistive technology, orientation and mobility, braille, and independent living skills. Each client pursues individualized goals that lead to a confident transition to an independent life and education or employment.

The primary focus of the Director, Adult Services is overseeing and managing client cases and serving as the principal liaison between students, staff, and rehabilitation counselors. The incumbent must be familiar with each student's individualized service plan and ensure positive outcomes. Additionally, the position provides supervision and support to lead instructors in technology, Braille, independent living skills, and Orientation & Mobility. It also collaborates with the adult residential manager and director to ensure that educational and social opportunities are effectively addressed within the Davidson Program for Independence, Transition Services, Assistive Technology Training, OIB, and Employment Services programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, strategic initiatives, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Fosters a sense of belonging and demonstrates a commitment to a work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and included.

• Develops and executes policies and procedures and a system of accountability that tracks the quality of service, program budget, relevant documentation, and adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.

• Responsible for the development, oversight, and maintenance of the department’s budget.

• Oversees and manages risk management and continuous quality improvement in assigned areas of responsibility. Promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process by identifying quality indicators and opportunities for departmental and organizational process improvement.

• Promotes a healthy organizational culture based on trust, respect, empowerment and accountability.

• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Qualifications

Education and

Experience:

• A master's degree from an accredited university in a related field, such as rehabilitation, visual impairment, or special education, is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in education, rehabilitation, and providing services to the visually impaired is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Familiarity with standards and legal and regulatory aspects of vocational, educational, and residential services for the blind/developmentally disabled.
• Knowledge of appropriate service delivery standards and practices and the ability to implement them administratively and programmatically.
• Proven ability as a professional in the field and previous administrative experience required.

Benefits Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.