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YMP Real Estate Management, LLC. · 1 month ago

Executive Program Director — Autism Residential Community

Sunrise, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

YMP Real Estate Management LLC is developing an innovative residential community for adults with Level 1 Autism in Sunrise, Florida. The Executive Program Director will lead the establishment and scaling of programs focused on life skills, vocational opportunities, and community integration, ensuring a high-quality resident experience.

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Responsibilities

Set the vision, outcomes, and culture for a unified, hospitality-inspired resident experience

Build a high-performing leadership team across residential, day programs, vocational, transportation, recreation, and family engagement

Establish clear KPIs and success metrics focused on autonomy, safety, engagement, employment, and community integration

Architect and implement life-skills curricula, social skills, and independent living preparation tailored to Level 1 Autism

Create employment pipelines (volunteer, internship, paid work) with employer partners

Develop weekly programming schedules, progression frameworks, and outcome tracking

Design staffing models, scheduling, and training pathways; set SOPs for service, safety, and resident experience

Oversee daily operations across a 140-unit campus, including move-ins, resident services, transportation, recreation, and facilities coordination

Implement hospitality standards (responsiveness, personalization, consistency) in a neurodiversity-informed environment

Coordinate with external clinicians, PCPs, therapists, and service providers; ensure cohesive support plans

Establish protocols for medication coordination, incident reporting, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Lead compliance for APD, HCBS, Medicaid waiver, and other applicable regulatory frameworks

Prepare for audits; run quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) cycles

Maintain robust policies for safety, emergency preparedness, privacy, and data security

Build trusting relationships with residents and families through transparent communication, goal reviews, and regular touchpoints

Create resident councils, family forums, and individualized growth plans

Partners with universities, CARD centers, workforce boards, and employers to drive integration and employment outcomes

Represent the community publicly; cultivate mission-aligned partnerships

Own budgets, forecasting, and staffing plans; balance mission with sustainability

Implement data systems and dashboards; report performance to ownership/board

Select and implement case management, scheduling, and quality tools

Use data to iterate programs, enhance outcomes, and scale best practices

Qualification

Executive leadershipAutism/IDD services experienceProgram designCompliance knowledgeFamily communicationOperational managementData analysisStaff developmentCommunity integrationBudgetingRisk managementCommunicatorCalm under pressure

Required

10+ years in autism/IDD services or adjacent fields, with 5+ years in executive or multi-department leadership

Experience managing large residential communities (80–200 residents) or multi-site programs

Deep understanding of Level 1 Autism, independent living supports, and community integration

Demonstrated strength in family communication, operations, staff development, and cross-functional leadership

Working knowledge of APD, HCBS, Medicaid waiver compliance (Florida experience strongly preferred)

Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Special Education, Public Administration, or related field; Master's preferred

Ability to work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends), with background checks and driver's license as required

Benefits

National-level compensation package

Relocation available

Company

YMP Real Estate Management, LLC.

YMP Real Estate Management, LLC is a private real estate firm engaged in the acquisition and management of both multi-family and commercial properties.

Founded in 2011

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

201-500 employees