NJ DDD Program Director — Growth, Compliance & Team Leader

At Peace Health; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Leadership development

Career advancement

Training & education

Growth opportunities

Job summary

At Peace Healthcare Agency in New Jersey seeks an experienced DDD Administrator to lead the growth and operations of our Developmental Disabilities Division in Mahwah.

This leadership role focuses on program quality, regulatory compliance, staff development, and person-centered care, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational excellence to drive growth and high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of New Jersey DDD regulations and community-based services.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of New Jersey DDD community-based programs.
• Ensure programs operate in accordance with NJ DDD regulations, Medicaid requirements, agency policies, and industry standards.
• Establish and monitor operational goals, performance measures, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency, service delivery, and outcomes.
• Partner with executive leadership on program development, expansion, and organizational growth.
• Ensure consistent implementation of person-centered practices across programs.

Skills

Leadership

Program leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff management

Person-centered care

NJ DDD regulations

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

NJ DDD iRecord

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

At Peace Healthcare Agency in New Jersey seeks an experienced DDD Administrator to lead the growth and operations of our Developmental Disabilities Division in Mahwah.

This leadership role focuses on program quality, regulatory compliance, staff development, and person-centered care, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational excellence to drive growth and high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.