Day Habilitation Program Director: Lead Growth & Care

Jewish Community Center of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical

Dental and Vision coverage

FSA and Dependent Care

Pension / 403B

Free membership

Ample time off

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a Day Habilitation Director to lead our program for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will design engaging activities, lead staff, and ensure high-quality care within regulatory guidelines.

You will collaborate with participants, families, and community partners to craft personalized plans, monitor budgets, and drive program improvements through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Day Habilitation program.
• Handle incident management and ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide overall program supervision for individual services and staff.
• Ensure documentation and compliance across the program.
• Track professional development and required training for staff.
• Monitor participant satisfaction and address issues.
• Participate in Life Plan Meetings, Staff Action Plans and Safeguards.
• Collaborate with other departments for program ideas and activities.
• Foster independence among individuals served.
• Supervise and hire staff, interns and volunteers.
• Implement and supervise agency-wide procedures for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking a Day Habilitation Director to lead our program for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will design engaging activities, lead staff, and ensure high-quality care within regulatory guidelines.

You will collaborate with participants, families, and community partners to craft personalized plans, monitor budgets, and drive program improvements through data-driven decisions.