Program Services - AED

Assistant Executive Director (AED), Residential Program Service

Community Access Unlimited  |  Union County, NJ  |  $90,000 / year

Lead Homes Where People Thrive

At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), we believe every person deserves a home, a voice, and a real place in their community. We're looking for an experienced, people-first leader to oversee four of our residential programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)

In this role, you'll lead the managers and direct support teams who help the people we serve live as independently as possible: managing their homes, building life skills, holding jobs, and taking part in community life. You'll make sure each home is safe, well run, and focused on what each person we serve wants for their own life.

If you're a strong manager who wants your work to make a visible difference in people's lives every day, apply today.

Position at a Glance

Title:Assistant Executive Director (AED), Residential Program Service

Location:Elizabeth, NJ (plus travel between program sites in Union County)

Oversees:Four (4) residential programs serving adults with I/DD

Salary:$90,000 per year

Schedule:Monday–Friday, with some evening and weekend hours

What You'll Do

Lead and develop your team

·         Supervise and coach program managers and staff across 4 residential programs through regular one-on-ones, team meetings, and training.

·         Take an active part in hiring, onboarding, and keeping great staff. You’ll also delegate work in a way that helps your team grow professionally.

·         Make sure every team member gets the training they need to do their job safely and well.

Keep the people we serve safe, healthy, and supported

·         Visit program sites regularly, review records, and make sure homes meet health and safety standards.

·         Oversee individual’s personal finances and how benefits are tracked and managed, with accuracy and care.

·         Lead incident reporting and follow-up, and join each individual’s support-planning meetings.

·         Help the people we serve find meaningful work and get involved in their communities.

Run strong, sustainable programs

·         Make sure programs meet state contract and licensing requirements.

·         Manage program budgets: track spending, prepare spending plans, and follow agency financial policies.

·         Set program goals, use performance data to measure progress, and look for ways to grow and improve services.

·         Work with state agencies and partners during inspections or reviews.

·         Take on other duties as needed to support the people we serve and the agency.

What You Bring

·         Bachelor's degree required. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

·         At least 4 years of administrative or supervisory experience in a social service or human services setting.

·         Experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities required.

·         Comfort managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and keeping programs compliant.

·         A collaborative, steady leadership style and strong communication skills.

·         Valid driver's license and reliable car for travel between sites required.

Why Join CAU

Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and at-risk youth across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing.

·         Purpose you can see.Your decisions shape the daily lives of the people living in the homes you lead.

·         A mission-driven culture.We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy.

·         Room to grow.We invest in training and leadership development for our managers.

·         Competitive pay and world-class benefits,including health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're ready to bring your leadership experience to an organization where your work directly improves people's quality of life, we’d love to meet you.

Community Access Unlimited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.