Day Habilitation Program Coordinator

Eihab Human Services; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eihab Human Services in Howell Township, NJ, seeks a Program Manager to lead Day Habilitation services at the Main Office. This role ensures compliance with NJ DDD regulations and agency policies while supervising staff and coordinating daily operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services with related experience, a valid NJ driver’s license, and ability to travel. Travel is required to meet program needs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the Human Services related field, with one (1) year of related work experience.
• Associate's degree, with five (5) years of related work experience.
• High School Diploma/GED, with 10 years of work experience with the developmentally disabled community.
• Clear Criminal Background.
• Favorable Physical/TB.
• Ability to travel.
• Driver's license valid in the state of New Jersey, plus three years driving history and a driving record in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation and delivery of Day Habilitation services per NJ DDD regulations.
• Supervise DSPs, client coordinators, and supervisory staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and staff-to-participant ratios.
• Recruit, train, orient, coach, and evaluate staff; maintain training records.
• Ensure person-centered Day Habilitation Plans are implemented and updated.
• Monitor participant progress and complete progress notes and assessments.
• Participate in ISP meetings with participants, families, support coordinators, and team members.
• Review and ensure accuracy of participant documentation and regulatory records.
• Oversee incidents reporting and follow-up per NJ DDD requirements.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and drills.
• Conduct staff meetings and communicate program expectations and quality initiatives.
• Monitor program operations to ensure health, safety, rights, inclusion, and quality of services.
• Assist with budgeting, resource management, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to support program development and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Travel required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Office NJ - Howell Township, NJ 07731

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year

• Coordinate the daily operation and delivery of Day Habilitation services in accordance with NJ DDD regulations and agency policies.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Direct Support Professionals, Client Coordinators, and designated supervisory staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and staff-to-participant ratios in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, orient, coach, and evaluate staff; identify ongoing training needs and maintain required staff certifications and training records.
• Ensure person-centered Day Habilitation Plans are implemented, monitored, reviewed, and updated as needed to support participant outcomes.
• Monitor participant progress, review documentation, and ensure timely completion of progress notes, assessments, and required program records.
• Participate in Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings and collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of participant documentation and regulatory records.
• Ensure incidents are reported, documented, investigated, and followed up in accordance with agency policy and NJ DDD requirements.
• Oversee emergency preparedness activities, including fire and evacuation drills, and maintain all required documentation.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate program expectations, policy updates, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program operations to ensure participant health, safety, rights, community inclusion, and quality of services.
• Assist with program budgeting, resource management, and administrative functions as assigned.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to support program development, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the Human Services related field, with one (1) year of experience in related work experience. Associate's degree, with (5) years of related work experience or a High School Diploma/GED, with 10 years of work experience with the developmentally disabled community.
• Clear Criminal Background
• Favorable Physical/TB
• Ability to travel
• Certification, License, Registration: Driver's license valid in the state of New Jersey, plus three years driving history and a driving record in good standing.
• Clear Criminal Background
• Favorable Physical/TB
• Ability to travel