Education Specialist (COMPASS Program) Global Kids Inc
New York, NY23 days ago
- $57,000–$65,000 Per Year
- Full-time
- Employee
Assurance Care & Support Services Inc
- middlesex, NJ
- 30+ days ago
- Full-time
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Skills
- Administrative Managementunmatched
- Billing Recordsunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Community Developmentunmatched
- Community Supportunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
- Disability Accommodationsunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Financial Administrationunmatched
- Financial Complianceunmatched
- Financial Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Reviewsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
- Quality Assuranceunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Resource Managementunmatched
- Service Deliveryunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
Description
Benefits:
Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and management of agency programs under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). This role ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, promotes high-quality person-centered services, and provides strategic direction to support the agency’s mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
Position Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and management of agency programs under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). This role ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, promotes high-quality person-centered services, and provides strategic direction to support the agency’s mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
- Provide leadership and oversight of all DDA-funded programs, including Residential, Day, Supported Employment, Community Development Services, and Personal Supports.
- Ensure that services are delivered in alignment with the DDA’s mission, person-centered practices, and the agency’s values.
- Monitor program operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain compliance with COMAR, DDA policies, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversee licensing, audits, and reviews by DDA, OHCQ, and other regulatory bodies.
- Implement quality assurance systems to measure outcomes and continuously improve service delivery.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and support program managers, coordinators, and direct support staff.
- Provide leadership development, mentoring, and performance evaluations to ensure staff success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect.
- Ensure that individuals and families are actively involved in service planning and decision-making.
- Promote advocacy and self-determination for people supported by the agency.
- Address concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Assist with program budgeting, financial monitoring, and resource allocation.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, billing, and data reporting.
- Collaborate with finance and compliance teams to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Represent the agency with DDA, community partners, stakeholders, and advocacy groups.
- Build relationships with external partners to expand opportunities and resources for individuals.
- Promote the agency’s mission and visibility within the community.
- Minimum of 1 years of progressive leadership experience in developmental disabilities services, human services, or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of Maryland DDA policies, COMAR regulations, and person-centered planning.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to travel within Maryland as needed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | middlesex, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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