Director - Philadelphia Region

Overview: 

As the Regional Director, Philadelphia Programs at the Barber National Institute, you will serve as the senior leader responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the Residential Services, Day Programs, Supported Employment, and Life Sharing across the Philadelphia region. This role is central to advancing BNI’s mission by ensuring high-quality, person-centered support while maintaining strong regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and operational excellence. 

This position is ideal for an experienced human services leader who brings strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to dignity, safety, and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to strengthen and expand services, develop leaders, and respond to evolving community needs. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Compassionate, mission-driven leadership grounded in person-centered values 
• Strong regulatory insight and the ability to maintain continuous compliance readiness 
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills across complex service systems 
• Financial acumen, including budget oversight, variance management, and operational planning 
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners 
• A collaborative approach that develops leaders, fosters impactful change management approaches, and builds high-performing teams 

What You’ll Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred), or  
• Twelve to fifteen or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in licensed, regulated services or a related human services field 
• Minimum ten years of experience in human services, including significant leadership responsibility within residential services, day programs, supported employment, and/or life sharing 
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance, health and safety oversight, staff supervision, and operational decision-making 
• Deep working knowledge of Pennsylvania regulations including 6100, 2380, 2390, 6400, and 6500 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency and insurer driving requirements 

A Typical Day May Include: 

• Providing guidance to Associate Directors who manage operational aspects of Philadelphia-region programs to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered support. 
• Maintaining licensure and regulatory readiness through audits, licensing visits, documentation review, and Plans of Correction. 
• Managing regional budgets, monitoring financial trends, and partnering with Finance on forecasts and corrective strategies. 
• Leading and mentoring direct reports and program leaders through development, coaching, and performance support. 
• Communicating timely information across the region using approved platforms to ensure alignment and continuity. 
• Serving as the organizational representative to county, state, and regulatory partners, trade associations, and community collaborators. 
• Leading regional strategic planning and growth efforts aligned with BNI’s mission and organizational priorities. 
• Serving as a brand ambassador for BNI, strengthening relationships and visibility within the Philadelphia market. 
• Ensuring a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all service lines. 
• Participating in cross-functional initiatives with core administrative teams including Governance, Risk & Compliance, HR, IT, Finance, and Strategic Communications. 
• Providing 24/7 on-call leadership coverage to address urgent operational or safety needs. 

Perks with a Purpose 
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. 

Healthcare 
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health 
• Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage 

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Teladoc Virtual Health 
Financial Well-being 
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match   
• On-Demand Pay 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Student Loan Forgiveness 
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts 
• Employee Discounts 
Life & Family Support 
• Company Paid Life Insurance 

• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare 
• Employee discounts for select BNI events and services 

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Seven Paid Holidays

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.