OverviewMonday-Friday$130,000-145,000 anuallyJob DescriptionThe
The Director of Admissions and Customer Experience drives organizational growth and operational excellence by leading admission and occupancy strategies, managing census development, and cultivating strategic partnerships with referral sources and community stakeholders. Oversees business development initiatives to expand services and strengthen market presence, while championing a high-quality customer experience that reflects the organization's commitment to the individuals it serves. Leverages data and performance metrics to identify trends, guide decision-making, and implement continuous improvement across admissions, occupancy, and stakeholder engagement functions. Serves as a key liaison between internal leadership and external partners, fostering trust, transparency, and coordinated efforts that advance sustainable census growth and long-term organizational success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Regional Centers and community partners to strengthen relationships and drive program growth.
- Lead admission and intake strategies to include following for first 30 days of admission to ensure timely, efficient placement of individuals while aligning service capacity with organizational goals.
- Monitor and manage occupancy levels across all Elwyn California IDD services, implementing proactive strategies to maximize utilization and maintain target census levels.
- Oversee customer experience initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery, responsiveness to stakeholder needs, and overall satisfaction of individuals served and their families.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities that expand service lines, increase presence, and support organizational growth objectives.
- Drive census growth through targeted outreach, relationship management, referral development, and market analysis to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.
- Engage stakeholders through regular communication, collaboration, and partnership-building efforts to foster trust, transparency, and positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to align admission, occupancy, and growth strategies with organizational priorities and quality standards.
- Represent the organization at industry events, community forums, and stakeholder meetings to promote services, strengthen partnerships, and enhance organizational visibility.
- Establish performance metrics and accountability measures related to admissions, occupancy, stakeholder engagement, customer satisfaction, and business development outcomes in collaboration with the ECA QI team.
- Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated efforts that support growth, retention, and exceptional service delivery.
- Follows all current Elwyn policies and procedures of Elwyn
- Ensures adherence to all applicable Regional Center, Department of Developmental Service (DDS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations, requirements and performance expectations.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred
- Must possess a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record, which will be assessed through a review of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record, in accordance with Elwyn's Vehicle Operation and Driver's Code Policy 905. For individuals licensed for more than two (2) years, the driving record will be reviewed for acceptability based on the past three (3) years. Additionally, employees required to drive as part of their job may need to successfully complete and pass an Elwyn Road Test before being authorized to drive.
- Five year experience working in California IDD services required; 3 years supervisory experience in residential services required
