IDD Executive Director

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; North Brunswick Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking an Executive Director to provide operational leadership for the IDD unit, ensuring person-centered services, program integrity, and a strong organizational culture. You will coordinate clinical, administrative, and operational teams while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, financial stewardship, staff development, and external partnerships to enhance outcomes for individuals served.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in human services, health administration, social work, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in IDD services or related healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (HCBS, CMS, CARF, licensing bodies).
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in a regulated environment.

Responsabilidades

• Leads the overall management of the unit, ensuring person-centered service delivery and program integrity.
• Oversees clinical, administrative, and operational departments and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Provides fiscal oversight and ensures adherence to budgets and financial targets.
• Drives quality initiatives and tracks outcomes, including POMs and quality plans.
• Prepares for audits, licensure reviews, and regulatory monitoring activities.
• Develops staff, fosters leadership, and ensures performance management.
• Engages external agencies, families, and community partners to strengthen services.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Financial acumen

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human services, Health Administration, Social Work, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

We are hiring for: IDD Executive Director Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Leadership and Oversight

• Leads the overall management of the business unit, ensuring person-centered service delivery, program integrity, and a strong organizational culture.
• Oversees and integrates the work of clinical, administrative, and operational departments, including Home Managers, QDDPs/QMRPs, Program Managers, Clinical Professionals, Behavioral Specialists, Nursing, Dietitians, Training Coordinators, Business Managers, and other unit staff.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and proactively addresses areas of non-compliance or risk.
• Provides fiscal oversight, supports efficient resource allocation, and ensures adherence to the unit's budgetary goals and financial targets.

Quality and Compliance

• Provides leadership to the Quality Management Team to drive measurable improvements in outcomes and quality of care for individuals served.
• Oversees the implementation and monitoring of Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) to maximize individualized support, autonomy, and quality of life for every person supported.
• Directs the development, execution, and monitoring of the unit's Quality Improvement Plan, ensuring progress on identified initiatives and corrective actions.
• Oversees the unit's quality assurance processes including audits, chart reviews, incident tracking, and risk mitigation strategies to promote safety, health, and well-being of individuals supported.
• Prepares for and leads the response to regulatory audits, life safety surveys, certification, and licensure reviews, and LME/MCO monitoring activities.
• Ensures timely development and implementation of Plans of Correction (POCs), tracks progress to resolution and communicates outcomes to internal and external stakeholders including the corporate office.

Clinical and Programmatic Oversight

• Ensures appropriate clinical oversight by licensed and credentialed professionals and supports the consistent integration of clinical best practices in all service settings.
• Ensures services are aligned with the industry's best practices, regulatory standards, accreditation guidelines, and the organization's mission and values.

Workforce Development and Team Management

• Leads implementation of staff training initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and compliance with required competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Builds and sustains a culture of professional development, employee engagement, and high performance across all roles and functions.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Collaborates with external agencies, families, and community partners to strengthen service offerings and promote engagement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Executive Director provides direct and indirect supervision to all positions within the Unit's operations team. This includes Qualified Professionals (QPs), Supervisors, Clinical staff (such as Nurses, Behavioral Health Specialists, Psychologists, and Dietitians), Administrative personnel, Program Managers, Training Coordinators, and other team members involved in the delivery and oversight of services. The Executive Director is responsible for building high-performing teams, fostering leadership at all levels, and ensuring effective performance management across all functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Health Administration, Social Work, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in IDD services, long term care facilities or related healthcare/human services settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and quality frameworks applicable to IDD services (e.g., HCBS, CMS, CARF, state licensing bodies).
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive service excellence in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and business performance metrics.
• Exceptional in