Director of Employment and Day Habilitation Services

Easterseals New Jersey • New Brunswick, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals, a national nonprofit, has supported individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Its Day Habilitation Services provide structured, person-centered support that helps adults with disabilities gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their community—all in a nurturing, safe environment.
The Director, Employment and Day Services provides strategic leadership, operational day-to-day oversight, and program development for supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and Centers of Excellence (COE) programs. This role ensures high-quality, person-centered services that promote independence, skill development, and community integration while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, or IDD services.
• Strong knowledge of CARF standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead program growth, manage budgets, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Track record of implementing new initiatives with successful outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred in Human Services, Rehabilitation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and direct service professionals
• Ensure effective staffing models to support service delivery across supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and COE programs.
• Provide strategic direction and regular in-person oversight for supported employment, prevocational training, day habilitation, and COE programming.
• Ensure services are person-centered, promoting choice, independence, and meaningful community participation.
• Lead initiatives to expand and enhance supported employment, prevocational, day habilitation, and COE services.
• Identify opportunities for program growth through market analysis, community needs assessment, and stakeholder input.
• Strengthen relationships with employers, community partners, and referral sources to increase service capacity and employment outcomes.
• Oversee financial operations: overall budgeting and forecast alignment, management of annual budgets, monthly P&L review.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, licensing, CARF, and state-specific requirements.
• Ensure 100% staff compliance with training, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Oversee program audits, licensing reviews, and contract deliverables.
• Partner with Compliance on incident management and investigations.
• Ensure all participant records and documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Use data and outcome metrics to drive continuous quality improvement across programs.
• Develop and implement systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Partner with IT to optimize electronic systems for documentation, reporting, and outcome tracking.
• Collaborate with the AVP, IDD Services and internal leadership to align program strategy with organizational goals.
• Represent the organization in community forums, committees, and external partnerships.
• Serve as escalation point and leadership support for program operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director