Assistant Director, Housing
Assistant Director of Housing
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Columbus, OH
Lead Programs. Drive Impact. Develop with Purpose.
Do you want more than just a job? Do you want a career where you make a real difference in people’s lives?
At Ability Matters, we support individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives in their communities. We are not a home health agency. We are a community inclusion organization. As an Assistant Director of Housing, you will help lead and strengthen our residential programs, developing the managers and team who serve them.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Develop Staff
Coach and support Leads through regular feedback, accountability, and professional development.
Ensure Quality Services
Monitor daily programming, schedules, and person-centered supports to ensure consistency and strong outcomes.
Oversee Documentation & Compliance
Review documentation, MARs, behavior data, and records for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Support Staffing & Operations
Monitor staffing patterns, scheduling, timekeeping, and operational systems to maintain stability.
Coordinate Health & Wellness Needs
Oversee medical appointments and advocate for individuals’ health and well-being.
Problem-Solve & Provide Leadership Support
Troubleshoot challenges, guide Leads, and help maintain a safe, stable environment.
Collaborate & Drive Improvement
Participate in leadership meetings, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide On-Call Leadership Coverage
Support after-hours needs and help ensure responsive leadership when it matters most.
Coach and support Leads through regular feedback, accountability, and professional development.
Monitor daily programming, schedules, and person-centered supports to ensure consistency and strong outcomes.
Review documentation, MARs, behavior data, and records for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Monitor staffing patterns, scheduling, timekeeping, and operational systems to maintain stability.
Oversee medical appointments and advocate for individuals’ health and well-being.
Troubleshoot challenges, guide Leads, and help maintain a safe, stable environment.
Participate in leadership meetings, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Best-in-Class Pay & Benefits
We lead the industry because the work you do matters.
Leadership Influence & Growth
Training, mentorship, and advancement across multiple departments.
Positive Team Culture
Supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment.
Mission-Driven Purpose
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.
We lead the industry because the work you do matters.
Training, mentorship, and advancement across multiple departments.
Supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment.
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.
What We're Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
3 years of leadership experience in residential or housing services preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving
Requirements: Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
3 years of leadership experience in residential or housing services preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving
Requirements: Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Why Ability Matters Is Different
Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.
Our impact speaks for itself:
Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention
A team of 330+ highly trained professionals
191% organizational growth in the past 5 years
Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
Diversity in Business Award winner
Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership
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Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention
A team of 330+ highly trained professionals
191% organizational growth in the past 5 years
Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
Diversity in Business Award winner
Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership