Day Program Director - Lead with Impact & Growth

Hearten; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Hearten Day Program in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a confident, energetic Day Program Director to lead a team, build structure, and inspire staff to deliver engaging, high-quality programming.

You will supervise DSPs, manage daily programming, and collaborate with the BCBA to strengthen behavior plans. The role focuses on safety, accountability, and participant independence within a respectful program culture.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to create structure, delegate responsibilities, and hold employees accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower staff to deliver high‑quality programming.
• Oversee daily programming, staffing, group assignments, and participant engagement.
• Collaborate on behavioral strategies with the BCBA to reduce challenges.
• Ensure safety, documentation, and compliance while supervising the Assistant Program Director.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Behavioral support

ABA knowledge

Disability services

Job description

Hearten Day Program in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a confident, energetic Day Program Director to lead a team, build structure, and inspire staff to deliver engaging, high-quality programming.

You will supervise DSPs, manage daily programming, and collaborate with the BCBA to strengthen behavior plans. The role focuses on safety, accountability, and participant independence within a respectful program culture.