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Executive Director – The Center for Family Support (NJ)
About The Organization
The Center for Family Support, NY (CFS) is a long standing human services organization that provides individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to the families who care for them. Founded in 1954, it is recognized as one of the pioneering agencies in the New York metropolitan area and New Jersey, with a mission centered on helping individuals live their best lives through person centered, community based services. CFS supports more than 1,000 individuals through programs designed to promote independence, learning, and meaningful engagement in home and community settings. CFS offers a broad range of support for people with developmental disabilities, including in home services, community habilitation, residential support, and family assistance. Its approach emphasizes personalized planning, skill development, and helping individuals thrive in the least restrictive, most community integrated environments possible. The organization also provides guidance and resources to family caregivers, recognizing their central role in long term support.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director serves as the senior leader of CFS New Jersey, providing strategic, operational, and administrative oversight for a comprehensive system of services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role ensures the effective delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while advancing the mission, vision, and long-term goals of the organization. The Executive Director oversees all New Jersey operations, including Residential Services and Community Day Programs, and holds full authority over program leadership at every level. Direct reports include the NJ Operations Manager, VP of Residential Services, VP of Clinical Services, VP of New Jersey Day Services, and NY Chief Program Officer, with a dotted-line relationship to the Intake Coordinator, Benefits Entitlement Specialist, Program Coordinator. The Executive Director is a key member of the Executive Team alongside the CEO, CPCO and CFAO.
This senior leadership role reports to the CEO and is responsible for overseeing all programs, operations, and strategic initiatives across residential and community-based services. The Executive Director will drive organizational growth, ensure high-quality person-centered services, manage financial performance, and lead a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities Include
Education and Experience
This is a full-time, exempt executive leadership role based onsite at The Center for Family Support in Hackensack, New Jersey, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).
The organization offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 $185,000, commensurate with experience.
👉 For a complete overview of the role and responsibilities, download the Center for Family Support ED Job Description
TO APPLY
Center for Family Support has retained Dunleavy & Associates as its partner for this search. In order to be considered, please submit your resume or CV and a cover letter via the following LINK.
EEO/AAP Statement
The Center for Family Support is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About The Organization
The Center for Family Support, NY (CFS) is a long standing human services organization that provides individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to the families who care for them. Founded in 1954, it is recognized as one of the pioneering agencies in the New York metropolitan area and New Jersey, with a mission centered on helping individuals live their best lives through person centered, community based services. CFS supports more than 1,000 individuals through programs designed to promote independence, learning, and meaningful engagement in home and community settings. CFS offers a broad range of support for people with developmental disabilities, including in home services, community habilitation, residential support, and family assistance. Its approach emphasizes personalized planning, skill development, and helping individuals thrive in the least restrictive, most community integrated environments possible. The organization also provides guidance and resources to family caregivers, recognizing their central role in long term support.
About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director serves as the senior leader of CFS New Jersey, providing strategic, operational, and administrative oversight for a comprehensive system of services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role ensures the effective delivery of high-quality, person-centered services while advancing the mission, vision, and long-term goals of the organization. The Executive Director oversees all New Jersey operations, including Residential Services and Community Day Programs, and holds full authority over program leadership at every level. Direct reports include the NJ Operations Manager, VP of Residential Services, VP of Clinical Services, VP of New Jersey Day Services, and NY Chief Program Officer, with a dotted-line relationship to the Intake Coordinator, Benefits Entitlement Specialist, Program Coordinator. The Executive Director is a key member of the Executive Team alongside the CEO, CPCO and CFAO.
This senior leadership role reports to the CEO and is responsible for overseeing all programs, operations, and strategic initiatives across residential and community-based services. The Executive Director will drive organizational growth, ensure high-quality person-centered services, manage financial performance, and lead a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Management, Administration & Operational Oversight
- Financial & Business Management
- Board Partnership & Governance
- Program Development, Planning & Growth
- Audit, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Executive Leadership & Team Development
- Facilities, Safety & Risk Management
- Advocacy, Community Relations & Representation
- Development & Fundraising
- Strategic leadership and systems thinking
- Enterprise-level operational oversight
- Regulatory expertise and compliance stewardship
- Financial acumen and resource management
- Organizational development and change management
- Data-driven decision making
- Continuous quality improvement leadership
- Governance and board relations
- Cross-departmental collaboration and team alignment
- Leadership, coaching, and talent development
- Policy development and program oversight
- Incident management and investigative proficiency
- Risk management and safety leadership
- Community engagement and advocacy
- Fundraising and development capability
- Professional communication and executive presence
- Organizational judgment and adaptability
Education and Experience
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, MSA, or related field) required.
- Minimum 10 years of senior executive leadership overseeing multi-service human services operations.
- Minimum 10 years of experience working with individuals with I/DD.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory entities.
- Demonstrated excellence in fiscal management, organizational controls, and strategic leadership.
This is a full-time, exempt executive leadership role based onsite at The Center for Family Support in Hackensack, New Jersey, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).
The organization offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 $185,000, commensurate with experience.
👉 For a complete overview of the role and responsibilities, download the Center for Family Support ED Job Description
TO APPLY
Center for Family Support has retained Dunleavy & Associates as its partner for this search. In order to be considered, please submit your resume or CV and a cover letter via the following LINK.
EEO/AAP Statement
The Center for Family Support is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $175,000 - $185,000