DDD Program Director

Oasis Habilitation is a growing DDD provider in New Jersey, and we are looking for an experienced, motivated

Program Director

to help lead our services, support daily operations, maintain compliance, and assist with agency growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in developmental disabilities services who understands both the operational side of running a quality program and the relationship-building needed to grow a successful DDD agency.

We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working with

Support Coordinators and Support Coordination agencies , understand how to build referral relationships, and can help bring new clients into the agency through professional outreach, strong communication, and consistent follow-up.

The ideal candidate will also have experience with

DSP onboarding, credentialing, training requirements, documentation, and compliance tracking .

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of DDD services

Supervise, train, and support DSPs and program staff

Ensure services are delivered according to DDD requirements, service plans, and agency standards

Monitor documentation, service delivery, schedules, staff performance, and compliance needs

Assist with DSP onboarding, credentialing, training requirements, and compliance tracking

Communicate professionally with families, guardians, Support Coordinators, staff, and referral partners

Build and maintain relationships with Support Coordination agencies and other referral sources

Assist with client intake, onboarding, and service coordination

Help grow the agency by identifying referral opportunities and following up with Support Coordinators and families

Support marketing and outreach efforts within the DDD community

Help resolve staffing, service, documentation, and compliance issues

Promote a positive, respectful, person-centered culture

Support organizational growth and help improve internal systems and processes

Qualifications
The ideal candidate has:

Minimum

5 years of experience

working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Minimum

2 years of supervisory or leadership experience

Strong knowledge of NJ DDD services, documentation, compliance, and service delivery

Experience working with

Support Coordinators and Support Coordination agencies

Experience helping a DDD provider grow through referrals, outreach, intake, or relationship-building

Experience with

DSP credentialing, onboarding, training requirements, and compliance

Strong leadership, communication, follow‑up, and organizational skills

Ability to work professionally with families, staff, referral sources, and community partners

A dependable, warm, positive, and solution‑focused approach

Existing relationships with Support Coordinators, Support Coordination agencies, or DDD referral sources is strongly preferred

Good Fit For Someone With Experience As A:

DDD Program Director

DDD Program Manager

Assistant Program Director

Residential Manager

Day Program Manager

Support Coordination Supervisor

DSP Supervisor

Intake Coordinator with DDD experience

Compliance Coordinator in a DDD agency

Human Services Manager

Case Manager with DDD leadership experience

Why Join Oasis Habilitation?
Oasis Habilitation is a growing agency focused on quality care, professionalism, and person-centered services. This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, make a real impact, and help build a strong DDD program from the ground up.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the agency’s growth, develop relationships in the DDD community, support staff, improve systems, and help families access the services they need.

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced in operations and compliance, but also comfortable representing the agency, building trust with referral partners, and helping the program grow.

Schedule
Full-time, in-person position based in

Lakewood, NJ .

Pay
$35 – $45 per hour for experienced candidates

$65,000 – $90,000 annually, based on experience

Higher compensation may be available for candidates with strong DDD leadership experience, existing Support Coordinator relationships, client intake experience, referral development experience, and DSP credentialing/compliance knowledge.

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