Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Assistant Executive Director in Mercer County, NJ, to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Assistant Executive Director works with the Executive Director to maintain a high-quality program in accordance with the mission statement, state and national office standards, and policies of Community Options. This person will be responsible for managing DCF ( NJ Department of Children and Family) and DDD homes across Mercer County, NJ. DCF homes are devoted exclusively to serving and supporting at-risk children and families.

Starting pay is $70,000-80,000/annually

Responsibilities

• May be responsible for all daily operations and for compliance with state licensing and reporting standards
• Formulates and implements an advisory board which will assist the organization, and develop and expand their resources, thereby improving their service delivery
• Presents a clear picture of issues related to their local operations to the Executive Director and/or the National office, outlining possible solutions and indicating advantages and disadvantages
• Recommends to the Executive Director new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Works in conjunction with the Executive Director to locate and recommend appropriate grant and funding opportunities to the national office
• Assists the Executive Director with the development and implementation of fundraising activities
• Recommends sound personnel practices in employee recruitment, evaluations, compensation, employee benefits, and terminations
• Partners with Human Resources to address personnel and performance issues and participate in investigations
• Makes recommendations to the Executive Director for the development of current and future programs
• Institutes and maintains appropriate management, financial and personnel controls, and provides the national office with the necessary documentation and paperwork
• Prepares required statistical, financial and service reports as needed
• Promotes and maintains the public image of Community Options, Inc., in their state and local area
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local, state and governmental agencies
• Participates in developing long and short-term department goals, objectives, and systems
• May perform the duties of Community Support Staff as necessary, in accordance with current staffing needs
• Performs all duties necessary, in compliance with state approved objectives for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Consumer Principles for Evidentiary Certification
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
• Confident with public speaking
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Frequent local travel is required in addition to occasional transportation of people with disabilities
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• DCF: 3 years (Preferred)
• IDD: 3 years (Preferred)
• DDD: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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