Day Hab Director

About the Role

The Day Habilitation Director oversees and manages our day habilitation program for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves designing and implementing engaging programs that promote personal growth, social skills, and community involvement. The director leads a team of dedicated staff, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with all regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with participants, families, and community organizations to develop individualized plans that meet the unique needs of each participant. The Day Habilitation Director also manages program budgets, conducts regular assessments to evaluate service effectiveness, and makes data-driven adjustments to enhance program outcomes. This leadership role fosters a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their personal goals.

About You

You demonstrate an understanding of knowledge specific to technical, professional, or administrative work in managing the day-to-day operations of the Day Habilitation program. You operate within available guidelines but know how to adjust or adapt methods depending on the members' needs. You know who to contact in the event of an emergency, review and update Safeguards/Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP) as needed, respond to safety issues with an appropriate level of urgency, and ensure levels of supervision are implemented as per service plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Day Habilitation program
• Handle incident management
• Provide overall program supervision for individual services and the staff delivering those services
• Ensure documentation and compliance
• Track professional development and required training for all staff
• Monitor participant satisfaction and address program issues
• Participate and manage Life Plan Meetings, Staff Action Plans, and Safeguards
• Collaborate with other JCC Departments for program ideas and activities reflective of individual and program needs
• Foster independence among individuals served
• Supervise and hire staff, student interns, and volunteers
• Implement and supervise agency-wide procedures on behalf of individuals with disabilities
• Provide effective and regular communication with staff, parents, and other service providers
• Conduct outreach to recruit new program members
• Conduct bi-monthly staff meetings and required trainings
• Oversee purchases of supplies
• Manage financial aspects, including petty cash and other expenses
• Report progress and areas of concern
• All other projects as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• At least three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience developing creative programming for persons with disabilities
• Knowledge of OPWDD funding and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies and the community at large
• Three years’ supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Pay

Full-time - 40 hours. Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000.

Benefits

The JCC of Staten Island offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Subsidized options for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• FSA and Dependent Care
• Free Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension plan
• 403B retirement plan
• Generous program discounts
• Free membership
• Ample time off

About Us

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island. Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.