SL Assistant Director

Community Vision • Portland, OR

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Vision is seeking a Supported Living Assistant Director to help lead and strengthen our Supported & Community Living programs. This is a dynamic leadership role for someone who can balance compliance and compassion, operational rigor and person-centered values, and strategy and day-to-day execution.
About the Role
The Assistant Director partners closely with the Supported Living Director and Community Vision leadership to:
Strengthen day-to-day program operations
Ensure regulatory compliance under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
Champion person-centered, high-quality services
Develop and support supervisors and direct support professionals
Advise on sustainable program growth through strategic intake
This role oversees Community Living (CL) operations and supervises the SL Coordinators and SL Weekend On-Call team while ensuring alignment with Supported Living systems, maintaining seamless service experiences while protecting compliance and billing distinctions.

Requirements

• Three (3) years’ work experience delivering person-centered supports for people w/ disabilities.
• Two (2) years’ work experience in supervisory role which required conducting performance appraisals, goal setting, coaching, and disciplinary oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health, humanities, community development services, or closely related field, preferred.
• Approved Criminal History Check through the Oregon Department of Human Services Background Check Unit, including not be on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
• Must have reliable transportation that complies with State registration and insurance requirements as well as a valid Drivers’ License.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record, which will be verified through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) upon hire and periodically thereafter.
• Must maintain CPR\First Aid Certification, OIS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of person-centered practices
• Experience supervising and developing supervisors
• Skill translating regulations into practical systems
• Calm, decisive leadership in high-pressure situations
• A growth mindset and commitment to inclusive leadership
• Proficiency in Excel (including basic formulas for tracking service hours, staffing targets, billing rates, and budgets)

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to Community Living program and support SL & Weekend On-Call services.
• Translate OAR requirements into practical systems and workflows, monitor training and service indicators, and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Contribute to strategic intake and growth decisions by assessing staffing readiness, supervisory capacity, and operational risk.
• Supervise and coach CL & SL Coordinators and Weekend On-Call Specialists to build strong, accountable teams.
• Support performance development, address concerns early, and partner with HR and leadership to ensure competency and compliance standards are met.
• Carry a limited caseload when needed and guide smooth transitions between service models.
• Lead effectively during crises while maintaining clear communication with individuals, families, and service partners.
• Safeguard documentation, financial, and regulatory integrity in collaboration with Program Operations.
• Provide direct supports in emergency coverage situations

Benefits

• Community Vision offers 100% employer-paid medical insurance with Rx (Kaiser), dental (MetLife), vision, alternative care, flex spending medical/dependent care pre-taxed benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, Free Costco Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial planning resources, Long term disability, and Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director