Director, Habilitation Office — Joplin, MO

Build something meaningful. Lead with purpose. Help people live life on their own terms.

BAYADA Home Health Care is looking for an inspiring, business-minded Director to launch and lead our new Habilitation office in Joplin, Missouri. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing office, build a dedicated team, and strengthen services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the community.

At BAYADA, our work is grounded in a simple belief: clients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. As Director, you’ll bring that belief to life by guiding day-to-day operations, developing community partnerships, and helping your team provide high-quality support that helps people live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.

Your opportunity

Launch and lead: Oversee daily operations and help establish a strong foundation for the new Joplin Habilitation office.

Grow with purpose: Set goals and lead strategic planning, budgeting, and business development to support sustainable growth.

Build a great team: Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop staff committed to compassionate, dependable service.

Connect with the community: Cultivate referral relationships and represent BAYADA with local groups, agencies, and partners.

Deliver quality: Promote exceptional client service and maintain a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Lead the BAYADA way: Build a high-performing team guided by The BAYADA Way—our values of compassion, excellence, and reliability.

What you’ll bring

A four-year college degree.

At least two years of verifiable supervisory or management experience in healthcare or with the developmental disabilities population.

Experience working with individuals with I/DD.

A track record of organizing, managing, and growing an office and its staff.

A background in marketing and recruiting.

Knowledge of Missouri Medicaid and waiver programs.

Strong business acumen and the ability to work toward measurable goals.

Excellent organization, computer, and communication skills, including confidence networking in the community and representing BAYADA to groups and agencies.

A genuine commitment to helping people receive the support they need to live with independence and dignity.

Experience in home care, healthcare, or another service-focused field is preferred.

Why join BAYADA?

Purpose and stability: Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit with the resources of a national organization and the values and culture of a family-owned business.

A workplace recognized for excellence: BAYADA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Newsweek, Forbes, and Glassdoor.

Weekly pay.

A culture that celebrates people: Recognition includes BAYADA Celebrates, Hero spotlights, Key Action of the Week meetings, discounts and partnerships, an Awards Weekend trip, and more.

A community where people belong: Connect with employee resource groups and councils.

Room to grow: Take advantage of advancement and continuing education opportunities, Udemy courses, webinars, and more.

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Benefits

BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, and an employee assistance program. Benefits and eligibility may vary by role and location. Learn more on the BAYADA benefits page.

About BAYADA

Established in 1975, BAYADA is a nonprofit organization that has never been sold. Today, BAYADA cares for an average of 44,000 clients each week and has 31,500 employees. We serve clients in 21 states, across 373 offices and six countries—and continue to grow.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.