Director, JRFS Disabilities Program

Description

About Alpert Jewish Family Service/Levine Jewish Residential and Family Service (Alpert JFS/LJRFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

This is a hands-on leadership role for a strategic and empathetic operator. The Director oversees all day and residential disability services, manages staff and operations, and works with agency leadership to strengthen programs, compliance, and quality of care. This role is critical to the well-being of our residents, the confidence of their families, and the long-term growth of the program. The Director is expected to lead with clarity, build strong relationships, and contribute actively to the visibility and credibility of Alpert JFS disability services.

Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead residential and day programs with responsibility for daily operations, staffing, program quality, and compliance.
• Supervise key personnel, including the Director of LifePlanning, to ensure a strong client pipeline and long-term planning.
• Attend and participate in Levine Residential Board meetings.
• Work closely with other agency leaders to identify areas for program improvement and drive continuous program enhancement.

Program Quality

• Partner with clinical and program leaders to monitor the execution of services and offer feedback and recommendations.
• Lead development and improvement of individualized service plans.
• Support meaningful client engagement and connection across all levels of the program.

Health & Wellness

• Oversee creation and review of health protocols (e.g., annual exams, preventive care).
• Promote a healthy environment, including meals, activity levels, socialization, and reduction of passive programming.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners to support resident wellness.

Employment Readiness

• Oversee or initiate employment-related programming or partnerships.
• Work toward opportunities that enhance clients' independence, purpose, and routine.

Staff & Culture

• Hire, train, supervise, and develop program staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and team collaboration.
• Collaborate effectively with families, guardians, volunteers, and external partners.

Community & Visibility

• Build relationships that attract clients, families, volunteers, and community support.
• Represent the program in external settings with warmth, professionalism, and credibility.

Operations & Fiscal Management

• Manage budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Monitor overtime and maintain financial performance within approved parameters.
• Oversee transportation, safety, and facility maintenance with delegated staff support.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain full compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements, including COA, FDOT, and other relevant standards.
• Support audit readiness, reporting, and documentation expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading residential, day, or similar programs serving individuals with disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Proven ability to manage staff, operations, and program performance.
• Working knowledge of state and federal disability services regulations.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills and board-facing presence.
• Empathetic leadership style with a bias for clarity and accountability.
• Valid FL driver's license with a good driving record.
• Current auto insurance coverage.

We offer competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace