Senior Director of Adult Day Services

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives.

As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours :

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access / On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is currently seeking a Senior Director of Day & Work Programs to oversee Adult Day & Work Services, including, but not limited to, operations, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Director takes on the primary responsibility for assigned program areas. In concert with the Executive Director, develops overall service line strategy and drives program operations of assigned Day programs in New Jersey.

Assists in establishing budgets and maintaining operations so that performance is acceptable to the customer and within the established budget.

SALARY RANGE : $ 75,000-$85,000 annually

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Oversee operations of all NJ Adult IDD Day employment programs
• Inspire and drive a shared vision for the development of services for adults with disabilities
• Oversee the billing processes and ensure prompt, accurate submission of required information
• Work with, understand, and comply with terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) within a unionized environment with tasks including but not limited to adherence to scheduling procedures, processing transfers and promotions, administering disciplinary actions, adjudicating grievances, where appropriate, etc
• Provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development to all levels of department staff
• Provide support and assistance to the Directors in the areas of onboarding of new employees, job description development, job postings and staff data changes / updates as needed
• Assist the Executive Director with reviewing and conducting interviews for team vacancies for other program areas, and ensure the conduction of hiring, performance management and termination of employees in the programs directly responsible for
• Notify directors of any new policies and procedures in a timely manner and train them accordingly
• In conjunction with Executive Director, prepare program budget
• Direct operations in a fiscally prudent manner and within established budgets
• Develop new programs in concert with the Executive Director
• Develop new business opportunities, specifically regarding Community Participation Support and develop other opportunities for business development
• Work with department directors and administration to ensure that quality service is provided, monitored and continuously improved using observations, data collected, program regulations and best practices
• Direct operations to ensure compliance with established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide input for the development of new measures as needed
• Ensure that all programs meet credentialing requirements, licensure, certification and accreditation
• In concert with the IDD services Senior Directors, assists the Executive Director to develop and ensure compliance with IDD service wide initiatives
• Provide supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, timekeeping, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director or VP

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

One of the following combinations of education and experience :

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or 60 credit hours AND 4 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilitiesMaster's Degree from an accredited college or university AND 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Five years of management experience in the human services field required, adult day program experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgetary requirements and fiscally manage operations of a large service line
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE : See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Elwyn New Jersey will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.