Senior Director, Department For People with Disabilities

JOB SUMMARY You will be responsible for planning / developing and directing the Department for People with Disabilities, including services / programs and activities for individuals with various disabilities and their families while reflecting the agency’s goals, purposes and mission .

This position is full time, 40 hours per week / 12 months a year. ABOUT YOU You are comfortable working with individuals with various disabilities.

You will consult with JCC staff / volunteers regarding inclusion and community integration. WHAT YOU’LL DO Program Responsibilities : Develop and oversee a range of programs and services for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities including but not limited to day habilitation, general recreation, day camp, after-school programs, annual events, funding and weekend recreation / respite.

Oversight / supervision and consultation with Marvin’s Camp, a camp for children with a continuum of developmental and physical disabilities along with inclusion programs within the traditional day camp.

Develop and oversee all events for this population, their families and the community Supervise and hire staff, student interns and volunteers All other projects as assigned by supervisor Administrative Responsibilities : Provide effective and regular communication with staff / parents / funders Investigate and expand programs to reflect growing need, increase program enrollment / revenue.

Collaborate with other agencies serving similar populations Act as the liaison for the Department for People with Disabilities Network and participate in citywide committee structures and groupings as appropriate Regulatory compliance required by grant funding, local and federal law OUR REQUIREMENTS At least three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities Experience developing creative programming for persons with disabilities Knowledge of OPWDD funding and regulatory guidelines Ability to collaborate with other agencies and community at large 2 years’ supervisory experience PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS : Master’s degree in related field preferred SALARY $75,000-$80,000 annually BENEFITS The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program.

Offerings include : subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more! ABOUT US The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities.

Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.

Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between.

The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members. Powered by JazzHR