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Compliance and Quality Officer

Support Coordinator

DPD

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team! 

Compliance and Quality Officer, DPD

• Establishes and implements an effective compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the agency to identify and/or avoid fraud, waste and abuse.
• Ensures that the agency is in compliance with federal, state and canon law, rules and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with professional standards, accepted business practices.
• The job requires a significant amount of written documentation and use of the computer.
• The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration and/or Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, the Division of Developmental Disabilities and the NJ Dept. of Human Services staff in any inspection, investigation or inquiry.

Job Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S.; Master's preferred in not-for-profit management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years management experience, including regulatory and compliance responsibilities in a not-for-profit agency or an agency serving persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge/skills working with an electronic health record (EHR) and Excel spreadsheets preferred.

Support Coordinator

• To manage support coordination services for each participant, including individual discovery, ISP development, plan coordination and plan monitoring. 
• To communicate effectively with supervisors, participants and their families, other service providers and with DDD representatives. 
• This job requires a significant amount of written documentation. The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration and/or Division and DHS staff in any inspection or investigation.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any field and 1 year of experience working with adult (21 or older) individuals with developmental disabilities:
• The experience must be the equivalent of a year of full-time documented experience working with adults (21 or older) with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• This experience can include paid employment, volunteer experience, and/or being a family caregiver of an adult with a developmental disability; If you have previously provided care coordination to a different population and some percentage of the individuals you served had developmental disabilities, you may be able to demonstrate the equivalent of a year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a driver's license which is valid in the State of New Jersey. 40-60 WPM typing skills, office skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills and organizational skills, and able to operate office equipment.
• Travel will be required throughout Sussex County and beyond to meet the needs of the individuals being supported.

Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off
• Employee discount programs (i.e. travel, movies, cellphone), etc.
• Collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities

To apply, please visit: https://www.ccpaterson.org/careers

Chief Clinical Officer

Eden Autism

INTRODUCTION: We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Clinical Officer who will provide leadership that establishes and reviews outcome and process standards of care for Eden’s School, Adult Services, and Outreach programs. This incorporates oversight and development of all clinical staff as well as maximizing employee/client outcomes by means of a comprehensive quality management approach. The CCO is the subject matter expert at Eden in regards to clinical protocols and associated educational offerings. Click here for all responsibilities, requirements and instructions for resume submission.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supervision, training, and oversight for Eden’s clinical staff, with a particular focus on applied behavioral analysis (ABA), as well as other evidence-based naturalistic interventions.
• Direct, refine, and advance Eden’s clinical model to remain current with state-of-the art research and evidence-based practices.   
• Develop effective systems for evaluating, monitoring, and improving overall clinical efficiency, individual and family outcomes and staff performance with regard to support for individuals in Eden’s School, Adult Services, and Outreach.  
• Collaboratively support the diversification of revenue streams and closely manage program expenses to ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the clinical services department. 
• Provide leadership, management, and clinical direction for a team of clinical staff including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Assistant Directors, behavior specialists, and administrative staff: 

o   Create outcome, process standards and benchmarks for critical aspects of quality control and risk management through the use of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

o   Oversee the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) responsible for reviewing and analyzing trends of complaints, risks, unique cases, incident reports, and program evaluations.

o   Develop standards of care and related measurement tools.

o   Oversee implementation of standard of care measurement tools.

o   Ensure clinical compliance with regulatory bodies.

o   Ensure complete and accurate documentation and implementation of all performance improvement activities.

• Ensure that all Eden programs utilize best practices and ensure compliance with regulations when developing behavior support plans aimed at reducing both frequency of occurrence and the episodic severity of the behavior:

o   Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive protocols for plan development, implementation, staff training, and monitoring.

o   Supervise clinical staff to include two (2) Assistant Directors of Clinical Services and all Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Behavior Specialists.

o   Oversee program review through the Behavior Management Committee (BMC) and Human Rights Committee (HRC).

o   Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.

• Co-serve with the Chief Program Officer as staff resources for the Program Committee of the Board. 
• Serve as the Eden representative at conferences and events related to autism and ABA; serve on related committees, panels and boards.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and accept responsibility for outcomes; accept responsibility for the completion of all job-related tasks and training requirements. 
• Ensure that all communications are professional and informative, sharing required information as necessary and with clarity. 
• Understand the needs of individuals served and advocate for their benefit; support families and staff in order to better the lives of the individuals that Eden serves.

Operation and Service Development Director (OSD)

Delta Community Supports

Delta Community Supports, Inc. (“Delta”) is seeking an organized team member to serve as Operation and Service Development Director (OSD). This position provides support for our New Jersey based individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The OSD will provide critical administrative, implementation and project management based support to the Community Living Program.

Delta is a non-profit corporation, operating in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Since 1977, Delta has been empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives through a wide-range of community-based services. From our foster care and adoption services to support services for adults with developmental disabilities, we help people grow and thrive through all stages of life.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships. The people we support and their families are our most valued customers. We start by making it all about them. Nothing makes us happier and prouder to say that on an annual basis over 2000 people are assisted by the services Delta provides.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external cross functional teams including but not limited to operational, financial and support services teams.
• Serves as a de facto relationship manager maintaining frequent communication with and between all parties supporting Delta’s clients.
• Provides high level administrative support to the State Director. Completing tasks as assigned and proactively through anticipating agency needs to ensure continuous operational functioning of agency.
• Provides supervision, coaching and oversight of administrative personnel.
• Coordinates back-office function oversight efforts including, but not limited to registration, billing, and collections for residential and day program services in coordination with the finance department to ensure timing of the service aligns with the recognized revenue
• Coordinates projects focused on revenue recovery as well as expense and staffing/scheduling efficiencies.
• Drives operational changes when applicable to ensure organizational stability.
• Collaborates with the Regional Director(s) to develop and provide guidance related to the employee scheduling process, on an agency-wide basis.
• Manages and coordinates new business development projects, as assigned by the State Director.
• Works with the Quality Assurance and Risk team to proactively identify and communicate recommendations to the leadership team. Such examples include: process improvements, resolving operation and financial inefficiencies. The OSD will lead the implementation of identified and agreed upon changes.
• Collaborates with the Regional Directors and Finance Department to immediately communicate with operational leadership teams when budget risks are identified to ensure budgetary expectations are met.
• Assists in identifying and monitoring operational and financial KPIs to assess progress towards achieving strategic initiatives. Create and maintain a dashboard/ scorecard to support the socialization of KPIs.
• Supports Delta New Jersey’s recruiting efforts by working in partnership with Delta’s Talent Acquisition team as well as temporary staffing agencies (as applicable).
• Ensures the timely onboarding of staff by working with the Training Department, operational and case management leadership teams to ensure employees are in compliance with training requirements and ensuring all deliverables are being met timely by all parties.
• Provides supervision and guidance to operations based team members as assigned.
• Conducts internal investigations as assigned.
• Cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff in any investigation or inspection.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation.
• Represent Delta in professional associations and state agencies as appropriate.
• Bill for standalone behavioral support services per CCP and supports manual standards. 

Click here for requirements, salary and other information.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Delta Community Supports

The role can be headquartered out of either MaysLanding or Raritan

Position Summary: Delta Community Supports, Inc. (“Delta”) is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support for our New Jersey based individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Behavior Analyst will provide oversight of the behavioral programming for Community Living NJ and reports to the NJ State Director

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coach Behavior Support Specialist, as assigned.
• Participate in the recruitment, assessment, retention and ongoing development of clinical personnel.
• Create, oversee and approve the creation of behavior plans in line with State of New Jersey CCP and Supports Manual.
• Maintain ownership of Delta’s Behavioral Policy & Procedure in line with Division standards.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, their families, and staff.
• Serve on and chair committees as assigned.
• Provide direct training, train the trainer training and continually assess the effectiveness of internal Trainers for behavior plans and other treatment plans.
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings, ensuring a person-centered approach to the individual’s care.
• Conduct and document staff training related to the implementation of the behavioral management plans including: techniques, required documentation, behavior guidelines, etc.
• Create a system to measure efficacy of treatment plan(s) implementation and effectiveness, consistent with DDD Residential Standards.
• Document individual’s progress and assess interventions and collaborative services.
• Review and revise behavior support plans as indicated by the individual's progress and needs.
• Support and encourage individual(s) to increase their ability to problem solve and achieve their highest level of independence.
• Provide crisis management services as necessary. Create a system to track and review interventions of Personal Control techniques.
• Cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff in any investigation or inspection.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agencies personnel during any inspection or investigation.
• Represent Delta in professional associations and state agencies as appropriate.
• Bill for standalone behavioral support services per CCP and supports manual standards.
• Maximize the development and capacity of staff to advance the mission and values of Delta.
• Ensure the full capacity of programmatic resources.
• Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times ensuring employees conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.
• Promote continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures within the department and the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Click here for requirements, qualifications, salary and other information.

Day Habilitation Program Manager

Disability Allies

Position Summary:

The Day Habilitation Manager is responsible for the overall daily operations of the program and staff supervision. Responsible for developing the curriculum and lesson plans for all classes and teaching skills to program participants  

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures that the Day Hab Program meets all compliance standards associated with the individual’s records, all medication records and storage requirements, transportation vehicles, and facility safety standards.
• Provides direct supervision for the Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and the Lead DSP.
• Participates in the development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Serves as an active member of the individuals’ interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Maintain regular and professional communication with families, other provider group homes, guardianship offices, support coordinators, and others involved with the individuals enrolled.
• Conduct a positive on-site program orientation for all new hires.
• Supports and ensures the continuous development of new and existing staff in the quality delivery of services.
• Responsible for creating meaningful monthly program schedules using person-centered approaches, sharing these with families, and maintaining records of such.
• Identify and develop meaningful community opportunities such as trips and events for those enrolled in the program(s).
• Responsible for the finances that come into the program for activity-related events, collection of receipts, and the return of any funds to families and/or group homes as needed.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of the program petty cash account.
• Click here for additional job description, qualifications and where to submit resume.

Behavioral Health Nurse

Disability Allies

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Behavioral Health Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients with developmental disabilities who have behavioral needs, providing direct care services which include facilitating social and emotional needs, providing teaching to clients and their families, supervising medication schedules and evaluating client progress.

Essential Job Functions:

·        Conducts intake assessments through interviews with clients and relatives to gather case history.

·        Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

·        Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of clients and recommends treatment options.

·        Consults with physicians and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

·        Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.

·        Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

·        Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

·        Keep accurate written charts and records of client activities and progress. Complies with all laws, rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures.

·        Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with clients in crisis.

·        Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients.

·        Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.

·        Documents all client information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

·        Maintains patient confidentiality.

·        Maintains accurate records and documentation of client treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

Click here for additional job description, qualifications and resume submission information.

Marketing & Development Specialist

Disability Allies

Position Summary:

Assists the Director in managing activities related to planned events and fundraising efforts as directed. Assists the Director with Donor database management and related tasks. In addition, assists the Director with marketing responsibilities, including maintaining the Agency website and social media maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

·        Assists in managing all income/expense reporting for each planned event and prepares appropriate analysis and reports.

·        Assists in managing all event data to ensure that names of all donors, attendees, volunteers, vendors, and data becomes a part of the Good Grief donor database management system.

·        Assists in recruiting, organizing, coordinating, and managing volunteers and committee members for planned events.

·        Works with the Director to analyze trends and increase participation and donations year over year, including growing the number of events and fundraisers for the organization each year.

·        Supports peer-to-peer fundraising throughout the year, including material development and donor cultivation.

·        Ensures all event participants, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community members are thanked appropriately and timely.

·        Assists in obtaining sponsorships and attendees during outreach for events.

·        Conduct data management for outreach and cultivation purposes.

·        Assists in marketing activities including website and social media maintenance.

·        Assists in organizing promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns.

·        Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts.

·        Write marketing literature (brochures, press releases, etc.) to augment the company’s presence in the community.

·        Performs routine administrative tasks such as phone work, email correspondence and related clerical duties.

Click here for additional job description, qualifications and resume information.

Director of Nursing

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Are you able to lead, influence and direct a team to provide quality care and outstanding performance in the areas of direct nursing care, regulatory compliance and best practices?  Do you possess an understanding of operational business and oversight that allows you to ensure fiscal responsibility and management?

If you answered YES to these question, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as our next DIRECTOR OF NURSING! 

What Devereux offers YOU:

• A Challenging, rewarding and exciting nursing director position that makes a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve.
• The opportunity to collaborate with like-minded and creative nursing director professionals across the entire organization.
• A Servant Leadership culture, where employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered to voice ideas that will benefit the individuals and families we serve.
• The opportunity to drive change in a fast paced environment.
• A supportive team environment that creates an empowering and positive atmosphere.
• Ability to grow and develop both personally and professionally as a part of our nursing team.
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options – learn more at benefits.devereux.org.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• $5000 Sign On Bonus!!!!
• Most importantly, the opportunity to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

The Director of Nursing reports directly to the Assistant Executive Director. Requires travel statewide as needed and required. 

Salary: $90.000-$95,000

Sign-On Bonus: $5000

What Devereux Looks for in YOU:

• Plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of the Devereux New Jersey Nursing Department in accordance with all applicable federal, state regulations/guidelines and Devereux Best Practices.
• Direct supervision of a team of 5 registered nurses.
• Support Devereux Programs by providing nursing services to ensure an optimum coordinated level of physical and mental well-being for Devereux New Jersey individuals.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify nursing concerns and implement improvements.
• Provide training, consultation, education and advocacy, where necessary for individuals served and other stakeholders.
• Serves as a nursing expert and guides staff to implement a program focusing on high quality health care services. Provides leadership, training, and ongoing support to nursing staff. 
• Maintains adequate workforce and staffing levels to ensure compliance to quality of care.
• Establishes and updates nursing policies and procedures; updates existing polices as needed.
• Maintains department budget and fiscal health
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to include medical, admissions, operations, quality management, etc.
• Participates in regulatory site visits, investigations and quality management initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Current New Jersey RN license.
• At least three (3) years supervisory experience required preferably in a behavioral health care setting.  
• Requires demonstrated leadership abilities. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft applications. 

Contact Michele Price <MPRICE@devereux.org> with questions.



Accounting Manager

P.I.L.O.T. Services

Full Time Professional

Berlin, NJ, US

Salary Range:$75,000.00 To 90,000.00 Annually

WHO WE ARE: Personalized Independent Living Opportunities and Training, or P.I.L.O.T. Services, is a small organization providing Day Programs & Residential supports to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Being small has its advantages and we believe enables us to do so much more; and this sets us apart from the bigger operations out there. Become part of our team! If you are interested in promoting and supporting others, and have a solid work ethic please seek us out for an interview. 

P.I.L.O.T. Services is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our Accounting Department. This position is located in our administrative office in Berlin, NJ. Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manager will supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include establishing strong financial controls and policies, and ensuring that work is processed and recorded correctly. The individual selected should show the ability to grow into the Controller role.  

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
• Supervise accounting staff of three
• Maintain and update individuals’ obligations to P.I.L.O.T. Services
• Work with Social Security and DHS to ensure proper amounts are being received
• month and end-year process
• accounts payable/receivable oversight
• Account analysis review
• Review bank reconciliation process
• general ledger oversight and adjustments
• Supervise payroll processing and time keeping reporting
• assist with budgeting
• assist with cash forecasting
• revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• capital assets reconciliations
• fixed asset activity
• supervise billing function and act as back up
• Monthly audits of consumer accounts, petty cash, and gas card activity
• Year-end audit prep
• Year-end audit process
• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Work with Auditors 
• Provide the Executive team with meaningful, timely reports and metrics
• Review all procedures for efficiency and timeliness of reporting
• Anticipate the reporting needs and requirements of management and the organization. 
• Determine the company staffing needs for the Accounting Department

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of accounting supervisory experience
• MBA/CPA helpful
• Audit experience a must (internal or external)
• Non-profit experience helpful but not necessary
• DDD experience helpful but not necessary
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong internal controls
• Experience using Peachtree accounting software helpful 

 COMPENSATION: 

• Salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 a year commensurate with experience

 WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• PTO 
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401 K
• Life Insurance

  COMPETENCIES: 

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations 
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
• Managing People--Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff 
• Judgment--Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Continually required to sit
• Continually utilize visual acuity to read technical information, and use a keyboard
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity 
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk

P.I.L.O.T. Services is an equal opportunity employer.



The following positions are with PCDI:

Teaching Parents

A couple, to live in and supervise a group home intervention program for 5 adults with autism. Both members of the couple are responsible for managing a household for five adults with autism in a community-based group home in Ewing, New Jersey. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of learners' instruction and treatment goals–special emphasis is placed on home, and community-living skills, collecting and summarizing data on learner performance, interacting with parents, siblings, and neighbors, and ensuring that interventions are designed to improve the quality-of-life experience by the residents. The home is designed to provide high levels of instruction in a family setting. The couple is supported by two full-time professionals (Associate Therapists) and a trainer consultant. Ongoing training in autism intervention, administrative support, and career-development opportunities will be provided. PCDI would prefer that one member of the couple have a college degree and some experience working with people with autism or other developmental disabilities. Highly qualified individuals currently enrolled in a college or university will be considered for free supervision for BCBA certification. 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, some weekends. Email resume, cover letter and how you learned about PCDI to applicants@pcdi.org, or fax to: Gregory S. MacDuff, Ph.D., 609-924-4119. AA/EOE.

Residential Behavior Specialist

Residential Behavior Specialist needed a for community-based group home for adults with autism. Responsibilities include ensuring that learners are successful in an array of home, leisure, and community activities. Candidates should have experience with people with developmental disabilities, or academic work in psychology, education, or related field. Intensive training, administrative support, and career-development opportunities are provided. B.A. in Psychology, Education, or related field is preferred. Highly qualified individuals currently enrolled in a college or university will be considered for free supervision for BCBA certification. 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, some weekends. Email resume, cover letter and how you learned about PCDI to applicants@pcdi.org, or fax to: Gregory S. MacDuff, Ph.D., 609-924-4119. AA/EOE.

Residential Behavior Specialist

Residential Behavior Specialist needed to support adults with autism living in a supervised apartment program. Responsibilities include ensuring that learners are successful in an array of home, leisure, and community activities. Candidates should have experience with people with developmental disabilities, or academic work in psychology, education, or related field. Intensive training, administrative support, and career-development opportunities are provided. B.A. in Psychology, Education, or related field is preferred. Highly qualified individuals currently enrolled in a college or university will be considered for free supervision for BCBA certification. 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays, some weekends. Email resume, cover letter and how you learned about PCDI to applicants@pcdi.org, or fax to: Gregory S. MacDuff, Ph.D., 609-924-4119. AA/EOE.

Life Coach/ Therapist 

Life Coach/ Therapist needed for a supported-employment program for adults with autism. Responsibilities include teaching a broad array of skills, including physical-fitness, speech and language, recreation, social, self-care, home and community living, and work skills. Candidates should have experience with people with developmental disabilities, or academic work in psychology, education, or related field. Intensive training, administrative support, and career-development opportunities are provided. Highly qualified individuals currently enrolled in a college or university will be considered for free supervision for BCBA certification. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Occasional late afternoons or evenings on weekdays, and daytime and evenings on weekends during a 5-day work-week. Email resume, cover letter and how you learned about PCDI to applicants@pcdi.org, or fax to: Gregory S. MacDuff, Ph.D., 609-924-4119. AA/EOE.

PCDI has been named in The Philadelphia Inquirer's 2021 list of Top Places to Work. 

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Dungarvin

Dungarvin, a national organization of privately owned companies dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with varying support needs, is recruiting a Regional Director for its New Jersey, Connecticut, and North Carolina locations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional in the field of developmental disabilities who is passionate about the mission and values of Dungarvin.

Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1976, Dungarvin employs approximately 4,000 people who currently provide supports to over 5,000 individuals across 15 states. 

Reporting to the Executive Regional Director, the Regional Director is responsible for the implementation of the mission of Dungarvin in the assigned region – New Jersey, Connecticut and North Carolina – and for ensuring that the services provided to persons with developmental disabilities are of the highest possible quality and also meet the fiscal expectations. As a member of the senior management team, the Regional Director is also responsible for meeting organizational goals and fiscal expectations.

Click here for complete overview and more detail as well as where to submit a resume. Click here for flyer. 

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Friends of Cyrus

Friends of Cyrus is currently interviewing for an Experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper in our Piscataway NJ office. (This is not a remote position)

This role will report to C-Suite individuals; therefore, the ideal candidate will be highly proficient in both communicative practices and attention to detail.

Accounting degree or equivalent experience required, CPA’s welcome to apply.

Wages: $65000-$100,000+ commensurate with experience and education.

General Duties:

Expert level proficiency in QuickBooks.

Knowledge of Paychex or equivalent Payroll system 

Detail oriented, highly organized and systematic

Ability to manage other bookkeepers or accounting staff

Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements

Prepare journal entries.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Prepare financial reports.

Research and help resolve issues or discrepancies found in the accounting system.

Follow established GAAP standards, procedures, and applicable laws

Liaison with Financial Auditors as needed

Please send resume by email: Daren@friendsofcyrus.com, or call 201-213-1935

Senior Director of Residential Services 

Cades

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director of Residential Services will lead Community Living Arrangements, the largest division within CADES, and run its day-to-day operations in alignment with the CADES mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan. The Senior Director is a thought leader responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing an array of innovative services for adults living with developmental disability and diagnosed with medical comorbidities to ensure that the organization continues to provide the highest quality of care. The position is a key member of the senior leadership team. Overseeing a $17 million budget, the Senior Director provides oversight, direction, and strategy to effectively manage the budget, maximize positive operating margin, and recommend investments to meet organizational objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive management.

experience with complex organizations serving at-risk individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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Direct Support Professional

Family Resource Network

The DSP shall provide support options to individuals with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities and to their

families according to program assignment(s). 

• Ensure that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of participants and their families
• Encourage and role model social behavior and have realistic expectations. Encourage appropriate self expression.
• Collaborate with Family Support Coordinator and family to establish and maintain best plans for supporting the individual.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
• Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.

For full description click here. Contact mwilson@familyresourcenetwork.org with questions.

Full Time or Part Time Medicaid Quality Assurance Assistant

Avidd Community Services of New Jersey

We are currently recruiting a Full Time or Part Time Medicaid Quality Assurance Assistant. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (FT) or Monday through Friday 3-4 hours daily (PT).

This position will initially train in the office but will have a remote aspect.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other social service-related field and experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

·        2+ years of Quality Assurance experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of the IDD community and services.

·        Knowledge and experience in compliance with Medicaid, Licensing and Accreditation Standards, Federal Mandates, State Requirements, and organizational policies through various audit reviews and record checks.

·        Therap experience a plus.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to undergo pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities:

·        Assist Medicaid QA Coordinator in assuring quality of training and knowledge of employees regarding electronic documentation and, the use of the Therap system.

·        Assist in maintaining Therap system

·        Attend Therap trainings as needed.

·        Monitor and evaluate all electronic records to ensure they meet DDD regulations and Medicaid billing standards.

·        Report all findings to Medicaid QA Coordinator.

·        Assist in providing daily/weekly feedback to employees on their documentation and follow up on corrections when needed.

·        Prepares and generates reports through Therap to review and enhance agency performance.

·        Work on moving towards goal of agency being paperless and all records to be kept on EHR.

What Does Avidd Offer?

·        Insurance Options (Medical with HSA, Dental, Vision) at great rates.

·        Paid Training

·        Paid Holidays- including 3 Floating Holidays

·        Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

·        403b Retirement Plan

Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 annually

To apply for this opportunity, please email our Human Resources department at HR@aviddnj.org or call (973) 664-1770 ext.24.



Finance Business Partner

Elwyn

This position is mostly remote work-from-home with occasional in-office work required at Elwyn's Vineland, NJ location.

POSITION SUMARY: The Finance Business Partner works closely with the senior leadership and program personnel of Elwyn New Jersey (Elwyn NJ) to create a partnership that provides 'real time' support and analysis, to act as a trusted advisor and add value to assist in decision-making. This position oversees financial activities and assumes overall fiscal responsibility for Elwyn NJ and in-line with core values and develops and monitors the financial goals and strategy for Elwyn NJ in conjunction with senior leadership and corporate finance.

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Compensation Analyst

Bancroft

Overview

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone. Bancroft is currently seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources department at our Cherry Hill, NJ headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Administers the broad-based compensation programs for the Company including the development of base salary ranges and incentive targets for the Company’s various service. Maintains competitive structures and conducts on-going analysis to ensure overall competitiveness and consistent approach to pay decisions for all levels across the organization.
• Recommends and participates in a number of annual compensation surveys and industry associations to stay abreast of market trends and ensure compliance with regulations. Conducts proactive competitive analysis and recommends program updates as necessary in line with market trends and findings.
• Conducts job evaluations and participates in FLSA job evaluation reviews to determine exemption status and recommends grade assignments.
• Provides day-to-day administrative support related to equity programs.
• Provides administrative support on total compensation and rewards communications, including annual updates for all programs.
• Provides incentive plan support by tracking participants, terms and conditions and administering plan documents.
• Prepares analysis related to salary/bonus budgets, pay equity, etc.
• Performs ad hoc benchmarking requests, analyses and best practices research.
• Supports other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with a degree in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources a plus.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience, including emphasis on spreadsheet management and analytics. Compensation experience and WorldatWork courses/designation a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills necessary, including functions, graphs, pivot tables and macros for reporting and modeling. Must be proficient in MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and maintain large sets of highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, verbal/written communication, project and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate within tight deadlines, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Experience with Kronos is a plus
• Hybrid on-site/remote schedules will be considered

Human Resources Recruiter-Starting at $20.36/hr

Dungarvin New Jersey, LLC

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

In this full time role, you will lead recruitment efforts by delivering a positive candidate experience. Working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and consistently sourcing passive candidates, the recruiter executes the recruitment strategy and manages a full workload of open requisitions. The recruiter is responsible for the full life cycle of recruitment, including coordination of pre-hire activities such as reference checking, pre-employment drug testing and physicals. While this position will source and hire applicants through a variety of established tools and processes, the ideal candidate should be experienced in developing and implementing new and creative ideas to attract qualified candidates. This position will build collaborative relationships with operations to ensure that recruitment efforts are performed at the highest level of quality. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Required:

• Up to two years of high-volume, full-cycle experience recruiting hourly employees
• High School Diploma / GED Certificate.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong Windows software skills
• Willingness and ability to travel locally within the state of NJ

Preferred:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience or Interest in the field of developmental disabilities or social services
• Experience using an ATS (strongly preferred)
• Experience using social media to identify and recruit passive candidates

Additional Information

We offer the following benefits.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Discounts on Homeowners and Auto Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.dungarvin.com

Please note that this position is temporarily remote due to the pandemic. The successful candidate will transition into an office environment and travel locally as conditions allow. 

Please include your salary expectations. Any interested individuals send their resume (with salary requirements) directly to me at rsnow@dungarvin.com.