Jeffrey Althoff

Jeffrey “Jeff” Althoff has a long history supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His experiences provide him with a strong comprehension of high caliber leadership and communication from a person-centered approach. As Director of Quality Advancement, Jeff partners with program leaders in providing and managing Compass’ vision for advancement of progressive and meaningful supports as well as ensuring that Compass’ standards of care comply with DDA guidelines, COMAR regulations, federal, state and local laws.

Over the past decade, Jeff has held roles as Director of Human Resources and Director of Community Living at The Arc Central Chesapeake Region. In the decade prior, he began a life-long commitment as a foster parent to three siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His early career also reflects the diversity of experiences he provides with roles as a Roommate, Behavior Specialist, Director of both residential and day services, as well as trainer and strategic planning consultant for provider agencies.

Jeff has been recognized for outstanding direct service to individuals with developmental disabilities by the Maryland Community Residential Services Coalition and successfully completed the Next Generation Leadership Symposium as part of the President of the United States’ Committee on Mental Retardation. He has demonstrated community leadership through his role as a Capital District Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis International and as a Four Rivers District Boy Scout Scoutmaster of the Year award winner. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Baltimore and was a Graduate Assistant there for two years while completing 36 credit hours toward a Master of Public Administration degree.