Director of Adult Services

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information. 

• Job title:  Director of Adult Services
• House Name: No House
• Shift: 1st
• Hours:  40, Full Time, Exempt

We are seeking a Director of Adult Services to lead residential programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Connecticut. The Director of Adult Services provides leadership and oversight for Aspire’s DDS-licensed residential programs, ensuring high-quality services, strong program operations, and a supportive workplace culture for employees. This role supervises Program Directors and works closely with Aspire’s Clinical, Quality, Human Resources, and Operations teams to ensure programs are safe, well-staffed, and aligned with regulatory standards and Aspire’s mission.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, special education, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience in programs serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience overseeing residential or community-based programs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working within DDS-regulated services
• Experience supervising program managers or similar leadership roles
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.