Director Of Residential

Spectrum Support; Essex (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Collaborative, mission-driven work env

Job summary

Spectrum Support Services seeks a Director of Residential/Independent Living to lead multiple IL programs in Essex County, NJ. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Senior Director of Residential Services and requires travel between locations.

The Director will ensure high-quality, person-centered supports, regulatory compliance, and strategic program leadership. The role oversees staffing, enrollment, and operations, drives quality assurance, Medicaid documentation, and on-call crisis

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5+ years admin experience in adult IDD services or Bachelor's with 7+ years admin experience.
• Demonstrated experience with NJ DDD regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Proven experience managing 5+ residential homes or community-based programs.
• Strong knowledge of Independent Living services and person-centered planning.
• Experience with Medicaid documentation and service delivery across multiple programs.
• Leadership experience with staff supervision and development.
• Knowledge of NJ regulations governing residential services for IDD.
• Experience with EHR systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Independent Living Services programs.
• Ensure compliance with NJ DDD regulations, Medicaid requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee daily operations of multiple residential homes and ensure safe, individualized living environments.
• Manage participant enrollment including referrals, admissions, transfers, suspensions, and discharges.
• Supervise IL management team and promote accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective scheduling to meet participant needs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Transportation, HR, IT, and other departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants, families, guardians, support coordinators, and external stakeholders.
• Lead employee performance management and training, with HR on hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee quality assurance activities, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure Medicaid billing documentation and timely submission of reports and data.
• Respond to emergencies with on-call leadership and travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Director Of Residential

Essex, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1012

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $77,000.00 Annually

Director of Residential/Independent Living

Job Title: Director of Residential/Independent Living

Work Location: Essex County, NJ

Report to: Senior Director of Residential Services

• In-Person Position
• Full-Time Position
• $70,000-$77,000 Annually

Position Overview

The Director of Independent Living Services is responsible for leading and overseeing the agency's Independent Living residential programs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple residential homes, ensuring compliance with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, Medicaid requirements, and agency standards. The Director supervises the Independent Living management team, oversees participant services and staffing, manages regulatory compliance and quality assurance, and collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders to support program success. Reporting to the Senior Director of Residential Services, this position plays a key role in maintaining safe, individualized living environments while driving operational excellence and positive participant outcomes.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Join Our Team

• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives. As the Director of Independent Living Services, you will have the opportunity to lead multiple residential programs, mentor a dedicated management team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of the people we support.

  If you are a collaborative leader with expertise in DDD compliance, residential operations, and person-centered services, we invite you to bring your passion and experience to our team. We offer a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to help shape high-quality services that promote independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Independent Living Services programs, ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports.
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, Medicaid requirements, agency policies, and participant Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Oversee the daily operations of multiple residential homes, ensuring safe, individualized, and well-maintained living environments.
• Manage participant enrollment, including referrals, admissions, transfers, suspensions, and discharges.
• Supervise, coach, and support the Independent Living management team to promote accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective scheduling to meet participant needs and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Facilities, Transportation, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other departments to support program operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, guardians, support coordinators, and external stakeholders.
• Lead employee performance management, training, and development while collaborating with Human Resources on hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Oversee quality assurance activities, internal audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure accurate Medicaid billing documentation, financial oversight, and timely submission of required reports and program data.
• Respond to program emergencies by providing on-call leadership and crisis management support, including travel to residential locations as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; or Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Proven experience managing five (5) or more residential homes or community-based residential programs.
• Strong knowledge of Independent Living services, person-centered planning, and support strategies.
• Experience overseeing regulatory compliance, quality assurance, Medicaid documentation, and service delivery across multiple residential programs.
• Strong leadership experience with staff supervision, coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Knowledge of New Jersey state regulations governing residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel between residential program locations as needed.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to travel between residential program locations as needed.
• Ability to work on-site at the Livingston, NJ corporate office and travel throughout Essex County.
• Must be available to provide on-call support for emergencies and crisis situations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including background screening, reference checks, and any required clearances in accordance with agency and state regulations.
• Ability to meet all physical and documentation requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain compliance with all agency policies, New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, and applicable state and federal requirements throughout employment.

Why Spectrum Support Services?

At Spectrum, our employees make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we support. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to helping others reach their fullest potential.

Join a team where your work truly matters.

Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature and essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every duty, responsibility, or qualification. Duties may change at any time based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the job’s essential functions. Employment is at will where permitted by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace.