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Program Director, Adult Day Services; IDD​/DD

Job in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, 07039, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 77000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 77000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Director, Adult Day Services (IDD/DD)

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Job details

True Leadership Scope | Strategic Seat at the Table | Cross-Functional Support | Career Growth

Salary: $70,000 - $77,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their families. Our services span multiple community-based locations with a central administrative hub. We’re committed to building inclusive communities where everyone can thrive—through high-quality supports, respectful collaboration, and person-centered outcomes.

Why join us?
  • Competitive salary: $70,000–$77,000/year
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Mission-driven work with meaningful community impact
  • Collaborative, values-based culture focused on excellence and respect
  • Support from cross-functional partners (clinical, operations, administration)
  • Benefits package available (details shared during hiring process)
The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Director of Adult Day Services to lead Adult Day Programs / Day Habilitation within a Traditional Programs Group serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD/DD/DDD). You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure person-centered ISP implementation, drive regulatory compliance, and develop strong teams—partnering with clinical and internal departments to deliver high-quality supports.

What You’ll Do
  • Set and execute short- and long-term goals for Adult Day Services / day programs
  • Ensure services align with ISP goals, policy standards, and DDD regulatory requirements
  • Oversee systems supporting participant medical and behavioral needs in partnership with clinical teams
  • Lead people operations: staff scheduling, supervision, performance reviews, coaching, and training
  • Manage program quality and consistency across sites with strong documentation and reporting
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure facilities and vehicles/fleet meet standards
  • Supervise and develop Assistant Directors to ensure consistent implementation of expectations
  • Provide timely reports and operational updates to senior leadership
What You Bring
  • Master’s in Special Education or related field + 5+ years administrative leadership in IDD/DD services
  • OR Bachelor’s + 7+ years relevant administrative leadership
  • Proven ability to lead teams, strengthen operations, and drive compliance in Adult Day Services / Day Habilitation / Day Programs
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, presenting) and strong problem-solving
  • Microsoft Outlook/Word proficiency and general tech comfort
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

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