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Assistant Program Director

Abound Health
Wayne, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at Abound Health?

Abound Health NJ is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our New Jersey team. In this role, you will report to the Program Director. The Assistant Program Director supports program operations, ensures compliance, assists with quality assurance, and provides services that uphold Abound Health NJ�s mission, vision, and values. This role helps strengthen the connection between clients, families, and the community while supporting the growth of our service programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Director by coordinating schedules, preparing meeting materials, and facilitating communication with stakeholders.
  • Assist with compliance oversight, quality assurance protocols, Incident Management, and referral/intake processes.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and training for Program Specialists, Case Supervisors, and Team Support Specialists.
  • Represent Abound Health NJ at provider fairs, meetings, and community events.
  • Provide program planning for new and existing services and assist with policy and procedure development.
  • Provide direct client services as needed and participate in on-call rotations.
  • Maintain documentation, organization, scanning, and filing of program records.

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills
  • professional in interactions with clients, families, team members, and community partners.
  • Detail-oriented, accurate, highly organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Ability to grasp and uphold Abound Health NJ
  • s mission, vision, and values.
  • Strong multitasking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Understanding of ISP implementation, Medicaid/third-party billing requirements, and general compliance standards.
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families.

Education

  • Bachelor
  • s Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism

OR

  • Associate
  • s Degree and 4 years of related experience

Requirements

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Valid Driver
  • s License and safe driving record
  • Reliable transportation with current registration, insurance, and inspection (if required)
  • No substantiated findings of abuse or neglect
  • Must successfully pass all required background checks: Criminal, NJ State Police, FBI (if applicable), SAM, MEDI Check, Sex Offender Registry, LEIE, and driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and travel between administrative offices, client homes, and community locations

Compensation & Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $60k� $80k.

Base pay is determined by factors such as work location, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total compensation may include additional forms of pay.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health, dental, and wellness benefits, which begin on your 60th day of employment. Our 401(k) plan becomes available after 12 months of employment. For more information about our total rewards package, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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