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Adult Day Services Manager

Elwyn

Sewell, NJFull-time$15.92/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$15.92/hr
Location
Sewell, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Elwyn seeks an Adult Day Services Manager to oversee operations for designated adult day support services. The role includes program development, staff supervision, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, consumer care, and coordination with families, advocates, funding sources, and other agencies. The manager evaluates services, addresses incidents and program concerns, and supports quality programming and community inclusion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program DesignFiscal ManagementTeam LeadershipCPRCrisis InterventionMicrosoft OfficeProblem SolvingElectronic Client RecordsCustomer InteractionCollaborationPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganization

Qualifications

High School Diploma or 8 Years ExperienceAssociate's Degree or 60 Credits Plus 4 YearsBachelor's Degree Plus 2 YearsMaster's Degree Plus 1 YearValid Driver's License3 Years US Driving Experience5 Years Developmental Disabilities Experience2 Years Supervisory ExperienceProgram Regulations KnowledgeAbility to Alter Working Hours

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn seeks a Program Manager to be responsible for all aspects of program operations for the designated day services including development of all programming, hiring and disciplinary actions for staff, effective fiscal management, and interfacing with outside agencies and funding sources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage all aspects of daily operations of assigned adult day support services including but not limited to meeting budgetary guidelines, ensuring completion of client billing and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines

(Re)Design program model to target group needs

Maintain direct supervision of day support services

Supervise and ensure appropriate in-service and training to all staff

Oversee implementation of all regulations and procedures regarding record keeping for consumers including accuracy and compliance of all documentation

Maintain files on all staff at assigned program(s) regarding required training, disciplinary actions, commendations, evaluations and any other pertinent information

Oversee the development and implementation of all program plans and behavioral programming

Ensure and advocate for maximum social, academic, vocational/volunteer and community inclusion opportunities for consumers providing the service when needed

Ensure appropriate personal and physical care for consumers

Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and enforced

Provide program services that focus on respecting individual rights

Support, and in the absence of the Program Specialist facilitate, the interdisciplinary team approach to ensure quality programming

Use their full knowledge of governing regulations to educate staff to ensure full compliance with Chapters 51, 2380, 2390 and/or Department of Aging Regulations including but not limited to client charts, staff training, vehicle maintenance, and physical site maintenance

Develop and nurture relationships with external contacts including but not limited to consumer support coordination, families, advocates and/or care givers to establish a point of contact for problem resolution, client care services, program operation, agency donations, and social events

Develop plans of correction regarding licensure certification and other approvals

Monitor methods of ongoing quality assurance regarding compliance with all licensure, certification, Elwyn policies and procedures and other standards as applicable

Work cooperatively with other Elwyn management staff to meet overall Elwyn objectives

Supervise all staff Include sup statement

Work closely with supervisor to remedy program concerns as needed

Actively participate in teams, committees or special events as directed by supervisor

Oversee all employee timekeeping and payroll activities

Oversee all consultant scheduling including but not limited to temp agency staff, music therapists, exercise leaders, and other consultants as applicable

Provide incident management as needed including but not limited to identifying incident as reportable, entering incident into data system, investigating incidents as appropriate and providing follow-up through to conclusion

Communicate any changes in policy or procedure to staff

Anticipate future needed changes or problem areas and implement effective action

Evaluate all aspects of programming for assigned adult day support services and implements corrective actions as needed

Evaluate services to determine their fit to consumer needs and expected model

Regularly encourage feedback from staff and utilize this feedback to improve services

Conduct investigations of incidents and fact findings as required.

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

One of the following combinations of education and experience:

High School Diploma with 8 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities

Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university or 60 credit hours AND 4 years of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university AND 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Must have current valid driver's license in state of residence, (3) years driving experience in the United States and acceptable driving record

Five years' experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Two years supervisory experience

Knowledge and experience in program design including assessment, development and implementation of individual program plans.

Working knowledge of fiscal management

The ability to alter working hours as needed

Extensive knowledge of program regulations Chapters 51, 2380, 2390 and/or Department of Aging Regulations is preferred

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead a team

Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Good organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems in a creative manner

Familiarity with electronic client records

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, p regnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7146

Job Type

Full Time

How this job compares

Set against the 11,620 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$15.92/hr
  • US median$45–58/hr397 hourly ranges

This rate, $15.92/hr, is 70% below the US median midpoint ($53/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 254 open Program Manager jobs in New Jersey and 11,620 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,747 postings).
Education
4,875 of the 11,620 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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