Program Services - Director

Community Access Unlimited

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Access Unlimited is seeking an experienced leader to oversee residential programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Union County, New Jersey. The Residential Program Director leads and develops program staff, maintains safe and well-run homes, and ensures residents receive support that promotes independence. The role involves travel and includes weekday scheduling, required evening and weekend work, and 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

The director recruits, onboards, trains, supervises, and retains staff; ensures shifts are covered; and prepares weekly staff and activity schedules. The director oversees residents’ safety, health, care, personal funds, and opportunities for meaningful work and recreation. The position also manages program finances, contract and service-quality requirements, quality reviews and improvement efforts, program development, electronic health records, and cooperation with agency or state inspections and reviews.

Community Access Unlimited supports more than 5,000 individuals across New Jersey. The organization describes its culture as mission-driven and centered on inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid training, tuition assistance, and an eligible tuition discount at Kean University.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of experience working with people with disabilities.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office.
• Reliable car for work purposes.
• Ability to pass required background checks, including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and retain program staff.
• Ensure staff coverage and effective operations across shifts.
• Create accurate weekly schedules for staff and activities.
• Ensure residents are safe, healthy, and well cared for.
• Oversee residents’ personal funds in accordance with agency and state policies.
• Support residents in finding meaningful work and recreation.
• Meet funding contract requirements and maintain high-quality services.
• Manage program finances responsibly.
• Lead quality reviews and use findings to improve programs.
• Identify opportunities to grow and strengthen programs.
• Keep records current in the electronic health record.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for program leadership.
• Cooperate with agency or state inspections and reviews.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance
• Tuition discount at Kean University, if eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED