Career Development Program Director (IDD Day Program | Vocational & Workforce Development)

$70000 Salary MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Full-Time Program Director IDD Services Vocational Programming Day Program Leadership

About Our House Inc.

Our House Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs focus on skill-building vocational development independence and meaningful community engagement.

Through structured day programs career development initiatives and community partnerships we empower individuals to develop the skills and confidence necessary to pursue employment independence and long-term personal growth.

We are seeking a Career Development Program Director to lead our IDD Day Program and Pre-Vocational Training initiatives. This leadership role focuses on program innovation workforce development staff leadership and community partnerships to create meaningful vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Position Summary

Career Development Program Director Day Program Director IDD Services Vocational Program Leadership

The Career Development Program Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a vocational and career development program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This role is responsible for designing implementing and expanding pre-vocational training programs workforce readiness initiatives and community-based employment development opportunities.

This leadership role directly impacts the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by expanding vocational training community engagement and employment readiness opportunities.

The Director also oversees a horticulture and greenhouse-based vocational training program creating hands-on learning opportunities that support job readiness life skills development and community integration.

This position is ideal for a mission-driven leader experienced in disability services workforce development program management and adult education.

Required Schedule

Full-Time
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Schedule may adjust depending on program and agency needs.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits: Our House Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical prescription dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Matching 401K plan
• Generous vacation personal and sick paid time off (for full-time employees)

• Bachelors degree in Special Education Social Work Rehabilitation Human Services Education or a related field
• 5 years of leadership experience in disability services IDD programs workforce development vocational rehabilitation or adult education
• Demonstrated experience with program development curriculum design or vocational training programs
• Knowledge of person-centered planning community integration and adult learning principles
• Experience supervising staff within IDD day programs vocational programs or human services settings
• Working knowledge of horticulture programs greenhouse operations agricultural training or therapeutic horticulture preferred
• Valid drivers license with an insurable driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Must be comfortable driving agency vehicles on a regular basis including highway driving
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to attend and successfully complete required paid training and maintain annual recertifications
• Comfortable using computers and electronic systems for documentation email communication and data entry
• Ability to provide professional references during the application process

Horticulture & Greenhouse Program Leadership

• Oversee the daily operations of a vocational horticulture and greenhouse training program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Develop hands-on vocational training activities including planting cultivation harvesting and seasonal greenhouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and accessibility standards.
• Build partnerships with local farms garden centers community organizations and workforce development programs.
  

Social Enterprise & Program Expansion

• Collaborate with executive leadership to explore social enterprise models connected to horticulture and greenhouse programming (plant sales community agriculture etc.).
• Develop scalable systems operational workflows and participant training models that support program growth.
• Support grant writing pilot initiatives and business planning related to vocational programming expansion.
  

Staff Leadership & Program Management

• Provide ongoing coaching professional development and performance management.
• Foster a culture of innovation accountability and person-centered support.
• Track and approve payroll entries process time-off requests and ensure accurate payroll documentation.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our House Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact .

Employment Disclosure

This job description does not constitute a contract. Duties and requirements may change at the discretion of Our House Inc. Employment is at-will.