Director of Developmental Disabilities Programs

Westchester Jewish Community Services; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

403(b) Plan

Ongoing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition, day-care, and personal ...re,

Disability and life insurance

Staff appreciation events and wellness

Job summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks a dynamic Program Director of Developmental Disabilities to provide clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for its DD Outpatient Program and related services in Hartsdale, NY. The role oversees service delivery, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and program expansion, with a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 annually.

The Director will collaborate with grant development, prepare funding reports, engage community partners,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and NY LCSW license, or PhD/PsyD in Psychology.
• Minimum five years of experience with developmental disabilities.
• Prior managerial and budget oversight experience.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, funding sources, and community resources.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, funders, partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, administrative, and operational oversight of all Developmental Disabilities Program.
• Supervise program staff; support professional development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
• Monitor performance, documentation, and reporting.
• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard qualified staff.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload while overseeing admin duties.
• Lead program development and expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with Grant Development to pursue funding.
• Prepare reports to funding sources such as UJA-Federation, OPWDD, and foundations.
• Develop relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Represent the program in the community; provide consultation.
• Develop training workshops for staff and community.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Provide leadership to Shelanu/Supper Club Program Coordinator.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

New York State LCSW license

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) seeks a dynamic Program Director of Developmental Disabilities to provide clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for its DD Outpatient Program and related services in Hartsdale, NY. The role oversees service delivery, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and program expansion, with a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 annually.

The Director will collaborate with grant development, prepare funding reports, engage community partners,