Youcef Djedid

Youcef Djedid has 28 years of experience with Verland in the field of Intellectual Disabilities. In his role as the Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs, Youcef oversees the overall needs of regulatory compliance across Verland programs (ICF/IID, ICF/ORC, HCBS, and Adult Training Facilities). 

Youcef began his career at Verland as a Direct Support Professional in 1997. He worked his way up to House Manager in 2001, Resident Services Coordinator shortly thereafter, and Residential Services Director in 2005. In 2011, he also became the Program Services Director for Verland Community Living Arrangements (CLA). In 2024, he was promoted to Senior Director of resident services, and then to Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs in 2025.

Youcef received his college degree in education in Algeria, with a specialty in natural science teaching. Since emigrating to the United States and becoming a U.S. citizen, he also earned an associate’s degree in biology from Community College of Allegheny County, as well as completing two years of study in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh along with two semesters of nursing. He has also earned a bachelor’s degree in technical management from DeVry University.

Outside of work, Youcef spends most of his time with his family. Youcef likes nature, real estate, and enjoys traveling.