Executive State Director

Who We Are:

At Dungarvin, we're not just a national company; we're a family of caring, passionate, and dedicated team members working together nationwide to offer top-notch, community-based support. Our mission is simple: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. We're here to provide exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those facing mental health, behavioral, or significant medical challenges. 

Perks/Benefits:

• Competitive pay with bonus eligibility
• Innovative, collaborative environment with flexible work/life balance schedules
• Hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match vested at 1 year.
• Company provided hardware and cellphone stipend
• FREE Long-term Life Insurance & FREE Long-term Disability
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 15 states of services
• Discount on national brands
• PTO that increases with tenure
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Domestic partners eligible for Dental).
• Supplemental Insurance, Flex Spending, and HSA Accounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

What You Get To Do:

The State Director is responsible for the overall administration and growth of services in New Jersey.  New Jersey Dungarvin has approximately 300 employees who provide services to 140 persons at 20+ residential and day program locations with annual revenue $20 million plus.

In this role, the State Director is responsible for:

• Setting strategic operations
• Managing marketing and fiscal direction
• Expansion of existing services and development of new lines of business
• Evaluation of programs and services
• Assuring compliance with all applicable rules, standards, and laws.
• Serve as the primary representative of Dungarvin and a liaison between senior administrative staff and funding and oversight authorities.

Additionally, the State Director is responsible for nurturing and developing relationships with potential and existing business partners including local, state, and Federal legislative and department representatives, advocacy groups, trade associations, and other stakeholders as warranted.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Bachelor's degree in human services field required (Psychology, Counseling, Allied Health, Educational Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, etc.). Preference to master’s degree.
• Minimum of 7-8 years human services industry experience, specific to Developmentally Disabled/Intellectual Disabilities populations. Combined with 5 years of progressive senior level management experience.
• Experience managing day program, supported living, residential programs with the DD/ID population.
• Must have financial management skills and budget experience of  20 million plus dollars as well as be personally accountable for the P&L.  
• Previous experience with the state of New Jersey systems and/or with New Jersey DD Waiver services required.

Other Details:

• The state director's schedule is Monday- Friday 8:30AM- 5:00PM (FLEX) and should anticipate evening, weekend hours and overnight stays; to meet the needs of subordinates, customers, and external entities, and to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Travel within the state of New Jersey is required.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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