Assistant Director, Dublin, OH

Why Join Ability Matters?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts individuals and families
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Achance to help shape the future of inclusive housing services

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a compassionate, driven leader who wants to build strong teams and meaningful programs, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Ability Matters
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At Ability Matters
, we believe everyone deserves asafe, supportive place to call home—and leaders who are committed to making that possible. We are seeking a passionate, experienced Assistant Director of Housing to help lead and strengthen our residential services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Housing plays a critical leadership role in supporting the strategic, operational, and regulatory oversight of our housing programs. This position partners closely with the Director of Housing to ensure high-quality services, strong staff performance,regulatory compliance, and person-centered outcomes for the individuals wesupport.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring managers, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the oversight and daily operations of housing and residential programs
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to Housing Managers and supervisory staff
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and Ability Matters policies
• Assist with program development, quality assurance initiatives, and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with Scheduling, HR, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure staffing stability and service continuity
• Participate in on-call rotation and support crisis management as needed
• Monitor budgets, staffing patterns, and operational metrics to support fiscal responsibility
• Promotea culture of inclusion, accountability, and person-centered care

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’sdegree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or arelated field (Master’s preferred)
• 3–5years of progressive leadership experience in residential or housing services, preferably in the developmental disabilities field
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and program operations
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Ability Matters’ mission and values

Ability Matters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.