What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Adult Day Services position at Orthodox Union?
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY, and is full-time, in-person (5 days a week on-site)
Who We Are:
Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization‚ supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.
The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for people with disabilities, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.
Position Summary:
The Director of Adult Day Services will provide programmatic and administrative oversight of adult day and vocational services. The Director will work closely with other members of the administration team to ensure all aspects of the program run smoothly.
Essential Functions:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks:
Who We Are:
Yachad, a division of The Orthodox Union, the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish organization‚ supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. Yachad helps these individuals participate more fully in Jewish life and the broader society by providing educational, employment, and relationship opportunities.
The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for people with disabilities, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.
Position Summary:
The Director of Adult Day Services will provide programmatic and administrative oversight of adult day and vocational services. The Director will work closely with other members of the administration team to ensure all aspects of the program run smoothly.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Day Habilitation and Vocational Services programs, ensuring person-centered services that support individuals' goals.
- Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate the Program Assistant, Vocational Coordinators, the Job Developer, and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- Develop daily program schedules that align with individuals' goals and staffing needs.
- Maintain a safe, supportive environment and ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations, agency policies, documentation requirements, and required timelines.
- Review Life Plans and monitor program implementation to ensure individuals' goals are addressed through meaningful services.
- Conduct regular program evaluations and implement improvements to enhance program quality and service delivery.
- Serve as the primary contact for families and guardians, responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Care Managers, clinicians, and other providers, to coordinate services and support positive outcomes.
- Monitor program documentation, attendance, staffing, and billing to ensure accurate and efficient operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of management or program leadership experience, preferably in services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and staff development skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Team player with a collaborative, flexible, and solution-focused approach.
- Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and person-centered services preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks:
- 10 Paid sick days
- 10-15 Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000