JSDD Associate Executive Director

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JSDD Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled in Livingston, NJ seeks an Associate Executive Director to join its senior leadership team. The role focuses on guiding daily operations, strategic planning, and fiscal oversight to advance services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The successful candidate will lead budgeting processes, ensure compliance with licensing and Medicaid, and foster community partnerships while advancing the agency’s mission and board initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required with 5–7 years of upper-level management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of JSDD programs.
• Supervises the Directors and office manager.
• Participates in budgeting and financial oversight.
• Ensures compliance with licensing, Medicaid, and EHR processes.
• Represent JSDD to government, community and professional groups.
• Assist in fundraising and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

JSDD Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled

Livingston, NJ

Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Executive Director to join our senior leadership team. As a multi-purpose agency committed to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, the ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, while collaborating with a dynamic team of staff and stakeholders. If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply. The start date for this position will be January 1, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the daily operations of JSDD programs
• Supervises the Director of Residential Services, Director of Nursing Services, WAE Center Director, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
• Involvement in and knowledge of ongoing fiscal management, including participation in drafting annual budget, reviewing quarterly expenditure reports to the Budget/Finance Committee, making recommendations towards efficiencies
• Knowledgeable regarding agency policies and procedures, DDD licensing and certification, Medicaid, Electronic Health Records documentation and billing
• Participate in monitor regulatory compliance, staff development, person-centered programming, clinical services and overall quality assurance measures in each residence and for the WAE Center
• Support the fulfillment of the mission, vision and goals of the agency and Board of Trustees
• Facilitates all Board of Trustees activities as assigned, including attendance at regular Board meetings and assume a professional leadership role as assigned to Committees, fund raising, operational updates, goal prioritization, public relations, strategic planning, etc.
• Participate in program expansion and development opportunities as assigned
• Participate in selecting, interviewing and assessing potential candidates for admission into residences
• Develop knowledge regarding capital funding for new homes through a variety of source including, but not limited to federal, state, county and local government, lenders for qualified affordable housing providers, private donations
• Be aware of program development opportunities under consideration by the Board of Trustees
• Assist in supporting fundraising activities as directed by the Board of Trustees
• Represent JSDD at governmental, community and professional organizations
• Serve as a resource to the community
• Facilitates and increases agency visibility
• Coordinate and cooperate in all JSDD inspections or investigations as assigned and cooperates with any and all Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections or investigations.

Skills Required

Understand and have the ability to work within the existing system of services and support in the state of New Jersey and within the MetroWest Jewish community to assist the individuals served to have access to all of the opportunities available to the general population; demonstrate the ability to assist the Board of Trustees to make informed decisions regarding their role and responsibilities to assure the agency’s health, growth and sustainability and support strategic and future planning and committee work.

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree and a minimum of 5-7 years upper level management experience, excellent communication and organizational skills