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Regional Program Director-Chillicothe MO Market Join Our Team as a Regional Program Director Chillicothe MO Exempt $66,000/year + Full Benefits If you are an experienced leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving program quality, and ensuring individuals receive exceptional support, this opportunity may be for you. CDD is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Regional Program Director to lead program operations in the Chillicothe and surrounding region. This role is responsible for overseeing CDD's Doorways Residential, PALS University, and Employment Connections programs - recruiting new clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and leading a team of program management professionals dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Why You'll Love Working at CDD Regional Leadership: Serve as the operational leader for multiple programs across the Chillicothe region, directly shaping service quality and outcomes.Develop Great Teams: Mentor and grow area leadership, build accountability, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.Meaningful Mission: Every day your work directly supports individuals with developmental disabilities in living fuller, more connected lives.Competitive Compensation: $66,000/year with full benefits package.Stable & Mission-Driven: Join a well-established, growing nonprofit with 50+ years of service to the Kansas City community. What You'll Do Program Leadership & Staff Development Directly supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate area leadership staff.Foster a collaborative, team-based environment that motivates staff to deliver high-quality services to individuals supported by the organization.Provide coaching and support to supervisors addressing staff performance concerns and professional development needs.Partner with Human Resources regarding staff performance issues, disciplinary actions, and employment suitability when necessary.Conduct timely and accurate staff performance evaluations. Program Operations & Service Delivery Develop and recruit new clients to participate in Doorways Residential, PALS University, and Employment Connections in the Chillicothe and surrounding area.Oversee service delivery to ensure individuals receive services consistent with their support plans and program expectations.Monitor staffing patterns to ensure services align with program needs, funding authorizations, and budget parameters.Provide leadership and guidance to area leadership when addressing operational challenges and program performance concerns.Assist in coordinating transitions of individuals into and out of services; coordinate discharge summaries and follow-up documentation when services conclude. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure services are delivered in compliance with agency policies, Department of Mental Health (DMH) regulations, and accreditation standards.Conduct quarterly site visits and additional visits as necessary to monitor program performance and regulatory compliance.Complete monthly summary reports outlining program operations, service concerns, and improvement efforts.Provide consultation and technical assistance to staff regarding CARF standards and accreditation processes; assist with preparation for accreditation reviews. Financial & Resource Oversight Monitor program staffing expenditures and service utilization to ensure responsible use of organizational resources.Ensure room and board and service adjustments are communicated to Benefits Specialists, Accounting, and executive leadership to support accurate reimbursement and billing.Collaborate with leadership to maintain financial sustainability of assigned programs. Collaboration & Stakeholder Relations Maintain communication with referring agencies, day programs, service providers, the DMH/DD Regional Offices, TCM agencies, VR Counselors, families, guardians, and other stakeholders.Build and maintain strong relationships with oversight and reg