UNKNOWN

FEED

This role leads regional programs while building strong partnerships, expanding community outreach, and positioning Life Unlimited as the provider of choice throughout Northwest Missouri. The Regional Director, Northwest Missouri (NWMO) serves as a strategic leader within Life Unlimited, responsible for advancing regional operations, community presence, service excellence, and sustainable growth.

Job Title: Regional Director- NWMODepartment: Community ProgramsReports To: Chief Programs OfficerSupervises: My Day PM, Senior PM, Office Supervisor.FLSA: ExemptSUMMARYThe Regional Director, Northwest Missouri (NWMO) serves as a strategic leader within Life Unlimited, responsible for advancing regional operations, community presence, service excellence, and sustainable growth. This role leads regional programs while building strong partnerships, expanding community outreach, and positioning Life Unlimited as the provider of choice throughout Northwest Missouri. 
The Regional Director fosters innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership while ensuring alignment with Life Unlimited’s mission, strategic priorities, and organizational culture.BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESExceptional ServicesPurpose: Ensure high-quality, person-centered services that improve outcomes and enhance the lives of individuals served. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Ensure exceptional service delivery throughout NWMO aligned with Life Unlimited’s mission, culture, and strategic priorities 
• Collaborate with program leaders and Quality Assurance to monitor quality indicators, compliance outcomes, and program performance 
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives when needed 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements including DMH, DHSS, DESE, and other oversight agencies 
• Partner with UPM and operational teams to ensure facilities and environments remain safe, functional, and welcoming 
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in regional service delivery 
• Support individualized, person-centered approaches that improve quality of life and independenceExceptional Workforce 
Purpose: Build, develop, and retain a strong regional team while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Lead and support regional leadership teams in achieving operational and strategic goals 
• Partner with HR, Recruiting, and Training to ensure staffing needs, onboarding, and development initiatives are successful 
• Foster a positive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and mission alignment 
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to leaders and team members 
• Support workforce retention initiatives and employee engagement efforts 
• Encourage leadership development and succession planning within the region 
• Promote a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learningGrowth and Community EngagementPurpose: Drive strategic growth, strengthen community presence, and expand partnerships that increase awareness, referrals, and opportunities throughout Northwest Missouri. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Lead regional growth initiatives aligned with Life Unlimited’s strategic plan 
• Identify opportunities for expansion of services, programs, and partnerships within NWMO 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, school districts, healthcare providers, businesses, advocacy organizations, and government agencies 
• Represent Life Unlimited at community meetings, networking groups, conferences, and regional events 
• Develop strategic partnerships and referral relationships that increase visibility and access to services 
• Participate in local and regional professional networks, coalitions, and leadership groups to strengthen community engagement 
• Promote Life Unlimited as a trusted and innovative provider within the disability services community 
• Develop and lead regional advisory councils or stakeholder groups to support outreach and growth efforts 
• Collaborate with Marketing and Development teams to increase awareness, storytelling, and community presence 
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities for future service developmentFinancial StrengthPurpose: Ensure operational sustainability through sound financial management, strategic planning, and responsible resource allocation. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and manage regional budgets aligned with strategic priorities 
• Monitor financial performance, operational metrics, staffing patterns, and service utilization 
• Ensure programs operate within approved budgets while maintaining service quality 
• Support strategic planning related to growth, expansion, and operational efficiency 
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and maximize resources 
• Collaborate on financial projections and planning for new programs and services 
• Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resourcesCommunity Relations & CommunicationPurpose: Strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration across the organization and throughout the community. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Serve as the primary regional representative and ambassador for Life Unlimited in Northwest Missouri 
• Maintain strong communication with families, guardians, stakeholders, and community partners 
• Respond to concerns promptly and professionally while promoting positive relationships 
• Foster collaboration and consistency among regional teams and departments 
• Communicate organizational priorities, initiatives, and updates effectively across the region 
• Strengthen Life Unlimited’s visibility and reputation through active community involvement 
• Build relationships with local leaders and organizations that align with Life Unlimited’s mission and growth goals 
• Promote advocacy and awareness for individuals with disabilities within the regionLeadership & Strategic Alignment 
Purpose: Provide visionary leadership that aligns regional operations with Life Unlimited’s mission, values, and long-term strategic direction. 
Key Responsibilities: 
• Serve as a member of organizational leadership contributing to strategic planning and organizational initiatives 
• Ensure regional implementation of organizational goals, policies, and strategic priorities 
• Collaborate with Resource Teams including IT, HR, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Operations 
• Lead change initiatives and support organizational growth and transformation efforts 
• Use operational and performance data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes 
• Promote accountability, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the regionPhysical Expectations<ul><li>Requires extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting depending on participant needs.</li></ul><ul><li>May require lifting up to 50 pounds independently and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, or climbing stairs.</li></ul><ul><li>May require occasional physical intervention when confronted by potentially dangerous or combative behavior.</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Office and home-based work environment with exposure to common office noises and occasional small machinery.</li></ul><ul><li>May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens or infectious diseases.</li></ul><ul><li>May require prolonged hours or unusual duties to meet participant needs.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Social Services, Business, Nonprofit Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related field 
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, program management, or regional leadership 
• Experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), healthcare, human services, or nonprofit leadership preferred 
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements 
• Demonstrated success in community relationship building, outreach, and strategic growth 
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills 
• Ability to lead multiple teams and initiatives in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance 
• Must obtain a Class E driver’s license and maintain required auto insurance coverage 
• Must receive seasonal flu vaccination 
Equal Opportunity Employer

Life Unlimited

Regional Director - NWMO

Alliance/Partner Management

Auto Insurance

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Budget Management

Budgeting

Business Strategy

Coaching

Communication Skills

Community Programs

Community Relations

Community and Social Services

Conferences

Continuous Improvement

Developmental Disabilities

Driver's License

Employee Retention

Finance

Financial Management

Financial Operations

Financial Projections

Government Organizations

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Providers

Human Health

Leadership

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Maintain Compliance

Marketing

Mentoring

Needs Assessment

Nonprofit

Office Management

Onboarding

Operational Improvement

Operational Strategy

Operations Management

Organizational Culture

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Performance Management

Performance Metrics

Problem Solving Skills

Program Planning

Project/Program Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Quality Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Resource Management

Service Delivery

Social Work

Staff Requirements

Stewardship

Storytelling

Strategic Planning

Succession Planning

Sustainability

Team Lead/Manager

Team Player

Vaccination

clearcompany

Job Title: Regional Director- NWMODepartment: Community ProgramsReports To: Chief Programs OfficerSupervises: My Day PM, Senior PM, Office Supervisor.FLSA: ExemptSUMMARYThe Regional Director, Northwest Missouri (NWMO) serves as a strategic leader within Life Unlimited, responsible for advancing regional operations, community presence, service excellence, and sustainable growth. This role leads regional programs while building strong partnerships, expanding community outreach, and positioning Life Unlimited as the provider of choice throughout Northwest Missouri.The Regional Director fosters innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership while ensuring alignment with Life Unlimiteds mission, strategic priorities, and organizational culture.BASIC FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESExceptional ServicesPurpose: Ensure high-quality, person-centered services that improve outcomes and enhance the lives of individuals served.Key Responsibilities:Ensure exceptional service delivery throughout NWMO aligned with Life Unlimiteds mission, culture, and strategic prioritiesCollaborate with program leaders and Quality Assurance to monitor quality indicators, compliance outcomes, and program performanceDevelop and implement quality improvement initiatives when neededEnsure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements including DMH, DHSS, DESE, and other oversight agenciesPartner with UPM and operational teams to ensure facilities and environments remain safe, functional, and welcomingPromote innovation and continuous improvement in regional service deliverySupport individualized, person-centered approaches that improve quality of life and independenceExceptional WorkforcePurpose: Build, develop, and retain a strong regional team while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Lead and support regional leadership teams in achieving operational and strategic goalsPartner with HR, Recruiting, and Training to ensure staffing needs, onboarding, and development initiatives are successfulFoster a positive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and mission alignmentProvide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to leaders and team membersSupport workforce retention initiatives and employee engagement effortsEncourage leadership development and succession planning within the regionPromote a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learningGrowth and Community EngagementPurpose: Drive strategic growth, strengthen community presence, and expand partnerships that increase awareness, referrals, and opportunities throughout Northwest Missouri.Key Responsibilities:Lead regional growth initiatives aligned with Life Unlimiteds strategic planIdentify opportunities for expansion of services, programs, and partnerships within NWMOBuild and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, school districts, healthcare providers, businesses, advocacy organizations, and government agenciesRepresent Life Unlimited at community meetings, networking groups, conferences, and regional eventsDevelop strategic partnerships and referral relationships that increase visibility and access to servicesParticipate in local and regional professional networks, coalitions, and leadership groups to strengthen community engagementPromote Life Unlimited as a trusted and innovative provider within the disability services communityDevelop and lead regional advisory councils or stakeholder groups to support outreach and growth effortsCollaborate with Marketing and Development teams to increase awareness, storytelling, and community presenceIdentify emerging community needs and opportunities for future service developmentFinancial StrengthPurpose: Ensure operational sustainability through sound financial management, strategic planning, and responsible resource allocation.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and manage regional budgets aligned with strategic prioritiesMonitor financial performance, operational metrics, staffing patterns, and service utilizationEnsure programs operate within approved budgets while maintaining service qualitySupport strategic planning related to growth, expansion, and operational efficiencyIdentify opportunities to improve operational performance and maximize resourcesCollaborate on financial projections and planning for new programs and servicesEnsure responsible stewardship of organizational resourcesCommunity Relations & CommunicationPurpose: Strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration across the organization and throughout the community.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary regional representative and ambassador for Life Unlimited in Northwest MissouriMaintain strong communication with families, guardians, stakeholders, and community partnersRespond to concerns promptly and professionally while promoting positive relationshipsFoster collaboration and consistency among regional teams and departmentsCommunicate organizational priorities, initiatives, and updates effectively across the regionStrengthen Life Unlimiteds visibility and reputation through active community involvementBuild relationships with local leaders and organizations that align with Life Unlimiteds mission and growth goalsPromote advocacy and awareness for individuals with disabilities within the regionLeadership & Strategic AlignmentPurpose: Provide visionary leadership that aligns regional operations with Life Unlimiteds mission, values, and long-term strategic direction.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a member of organizational leadership contributing to strategic planning and organizational initiativesEnsure regional implementation of organizational goals, policies, and strategic prioritiesCollaborate with Resource Teams including IT, HR, Finance, Quality Assurance, and OperationsLead change initiatives and support organizational growth and transformation effortsUse operational and performance data to guide decision-making and improve outcomesPromote accountability, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the regionPhysical Expectations<ul><li>Requires extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting depending on participant needs.</li><li>May require lifting up to 50 pounds independently and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, or climbing stairs.</li><li>May require occasional physical intervention when confronted by potentially dangerous or combative behavior.</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Office and home-based work environment with exposure to common office noises and occasional small machinery.</li><li>May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens or infectious diseases.</li><li>May require prolonged hours or unusual duties to meet participant needs.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred in Social Services, Business, Nonprofit Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related fieldMinimum of 58 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, program management, or regional leadershipExperience in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), healthcare, human services, or nonprofit leadership preferredStrong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirementsDemonstrated success in community relationship building, outreach, and strategic growthStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to lead multiple teams and initiatives in a fast-paced environmentExperience managing budgets and operational performanceMust obtain a Class E drivers license and maintain required auto insurance coverageMust receive seasonal flu vaccinationEqual Opportunity Employer

Lifestyles Unlimited, Inc.

Community Jobs in Saint Joseph, MO

Community Jobs in Saint Joseph, MO

Resume Resources

Get noticed by top employers!

Community Jobs in Saint Joseph, MO

Regional Director - NWMO Life Unlimited

Regional Director - NWMO Lifestyles Unlimited, Inc.

Resume Resources