Program Director

Dungarvin; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid training and orientation

Employee Assistance Program

Growth and Development Opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Program Director to oversee and coordinate residential and/or day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. You will lead personnel management, ensure staff orientation and ongoing training, and drive program goals and plans.

The role blends direct care and supervision, focusing on coordinating operations and ensuring quality supports in a person‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• 2–3 years of management experience with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in budgeting and supervising staff.
• Demonstrated decision‑making, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management and program coordination, ensuring staff orientation and ongoing training.
• Monitor all aspects of the program, develop goals and plans, and implement the program.
• Oversee operations, medical, financial and maintenance aspects of the programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Budgeting

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person‑centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Salary: Starting at $67,000

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full‑time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck—access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Paid training and orientation

Job Description

As the Program Director you will have oversight and be responsible for coordinating and managing the overall assigned program or programs (residential and/or day program) in relation to individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). This position is a mixture of both direct care and supervisory duties.

• Personnel management and program coordination, including ensuring staff complete orientation and ongoing training.
• Monitor all aspects of the program, including developing individual goals and plans and implementing the program.
• Assure coordination and management of the overall operations, medical, financial and maintenance aspects of the programs, guiding and directing the designee of the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study preferred.
• 2‑3 years of experience in management and working with developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing participant programs, budgeting and supervising employees.
• Demonstrated good decision‑making, time‑management and communication skills; responsible, mature and flexible.
• Good communication is key: reading, writing and documenting care, following support plans and collaborating with internal and external team members.

Hours & Schedule

Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to be on call when needed, including weekends and odd hours.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.