Job Description

Chief Program Officer – Jamesburg, NJ (Hybrid)
Shift: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

About Us:
Operating in 21 counties throughout the state, Easterseals New Jersey offers various disability and mental health services to help people with various needs address life’s challenges. Annually, Easterseals New Jersey serves over 4,000 individuals at over 100 sites with direct services, advocacy, and education. We believe everyone, no matter their circumstance or level of ability, deserves the opportunity to increase their independence and achieve their goals. Focusing on ability over disability, our family of over 1,000 well-trained and passionate staff members works in partnership with individuals and families to bring equality, dignity, and opportunity.

What You’ll Do:
The Chief Program Officer will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for a multi-million-dollar portfolio of services, driving the continued growth, innovation, and advancement of Easterseals New Jersey’s mission. This individual will lead the development and expansion of new programs and service lines while ensuring the long-term sustainability, effectiveness, and operational excellence of existing services.
The ideal candidate will bring a forward-thinking and proactive leadership approach, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, organizational growth, and impactful service delivery. Success in this role requires demonstrated strengths in strategic execution, business acumen, change leadership, results-driven decision-making, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provides strategic leadership for the growth, development, and overall vision of assigned service portfolios.
• Expands and enhances services in alignment with the mission of Easterseals New Jersey.
• Identifies and develops new revenue opportunities to support program growth and increase service capacity.
• Ensures all service lines remain compliant with applicable regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Maintains a high standard of consumer and customer service across all programs and operations.
• Promotes program quality and service-line stability through the implementation of standards, controls, systems, procedures, and ongoing evaluation of outcomes.
• Oversees multiple program budgets and ensures fiscal goals and operational outcomes are achieved.
• Directs fiscal operations across service portfolios, including budgeting, financial reporting, and audit oversight.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively represents the organization when interacting with leadership, community partners, the Board of Directors, and the public.
• Ensures all service portfolios maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and operational excellence.
Who You Are:
• Master’s degree in Human Services or an equivalent field of study.
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience within behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, or human services settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing program operations, budgets, and fiscal management.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, Mileage Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.