Director of Residential Services

communityoptions; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Director of Residential IDD Services in Middlesex County, NJ. The role oversees a high‑quality program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports day‑to‑day operations to achieve program goals.

Starting pay is $57,000 per year. Responsibilities include leadership, ISP/PCP development, staffing, documentation, health monitoring, family relations, and compliance with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with two years’ full-time experience supporting people with disabilities
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and problem solve under pressure
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives and needs of individuals with IDD
• Manage team performance, communication, training, and staff meetings
• Schedule staff and ensure adequate coverage for shifts
• Develop ISP/PCP with an interdisciplinary team and document concerns
• Ensure ISP/PCP guidance is followed including medication management and meals
• Maintain accurate program documentation and billable records
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns
• Foster relationships with families and guardians
• May conduct programmatic investigations and be on-call as needed
• Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Residential IDD Services in Middlesex County, NJ. The Director of Residential Services maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person is responsible for supporting the team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.

Starting pay is $57,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• May conduct programmatic investigations
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required with Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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