ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CARE FACILITY
New Jersey treats Assistant Chief Executive Officer Care Facility as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience. The FY2026 range lands between $111,629 and $164,957, and state payroll currently lists 5 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
How to get hired
- Watch for an open-competitive announcement for Assistant Chief Executive Officer Care Facility on the NJ Civil Service Commission jobs portal. Announcements run for a fixed filing window.
- Apply during that window and sit the examination. Depending on the title, that can be a written test, a rating of your training and experience, or a mix of the two.
- Passing scores go onto a ranked eligible list. Veterans get preference points added on top of their score.
- When an agency has a vacancy it must appoint from the top of that list under the "Rule of Three." Many competitive jobs are first filled provisionally while the list is being built.
Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 5 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $148,959. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (5)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, in the Department of Human Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, assists in all aspects of the administration and management of a facility serving individuals with developmental disabilities; supervises designated programs and activities as assigned; supervises work and staff activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Assists in all aspects of operations, including supervision and coordination of the residential facility program. Plans, organizes, supervises, and directs appropriate programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities in accordance with legal, and federal and state requirements. Develops programs of residential and professional services, including social services, psychological services, and admission and evaluation services. Supervises the classification of those served including the determination of program and treatment requirements and the preparation of case records. Plans, conducts, and participates in staff meetings relating to programs of education and training for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities in a residential facility. Advises staff, and residents and their families, on administrative matters relating to Public Law, Department Administrative Orders, Division Circulars and the rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures of the facility. Oversees and/or coordinates the activities of various committees. Ensures the facility meets all federal, State, and local standards and receives the maximum revenue available from all sources. Oversees or assists in overseeing all areas of facility management, including fiscal and Human Resource matters. Assists in budget preparation. Keeps informed of new developments, research and philosophies affecting the field of developmental disabilities. Keeps informed of public laws relating to the rights of institutionalized individuals and ensures all functions of the facility are in conformity with these laws. Carries out special assignments, surveys, and research as requested by the CEO. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Resolves guardianship matters. Resolves matters involving families and agencies interested in residents of the facility. Directs the preparation of arrangements for the discharge of residents from the facility. Prepares detailed and accurate statistical and technical reports as required. Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential files, reports, and records. Will be required to learn how to utilize types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. IF ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Plans, organizes and supervises/directs programs and services for an in-residence primarily geriatric long-term care population taking into consideration all legal State and Federal requirements. Ensures that each resident is evaluated upon admission and periodically thereafter to assess both medical and socialization needs of the resident. Documents these needs as appropriate. Monitors the New Jersey Department of Health, Veterans Administration, CDC, Standards and industry literature for new developments, treatments, regulations, etc. that have an impact on Memorial Home Management and the provision of services to residents. As necessary plans, conducts, and participates in staff meetings concerning changes in facility protocols resulting from changing State and Federal regulations and/or treatment modalities. Ensures that when residents are transferred to an acute care or rehabilitation facility, that the resident and family members are adequately prepared for the transfer to an alternate facility as well as the resident's return to the Memorial Home.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in social work, education, sociology, nursing, administration, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling or gerontology.
Experience
Four (4) years of administrative experience with responsibility for a significant program in an institutional environment, a developmental center, or other facility or agency dealing with those who have developmental disabilities and/or long-term care residents with a variety of medical issues, two (2) years of which must have included direct management of a major unit or program.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the accepted theories of various habilitative programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of the specialized needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or long-term care residents with a variety of medical issues. Knowledge of the problems/issues encountered by individuals with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of the programs and resources available to individuals with developmental disabilities in the State of New Jersey. Knowledge of employee relations principles and Human Resource management techniques. Knowledge of New Jersey Statutes and Federal Regulations governing the residential population served. Knowledge of the varied physical, medical, emotional, and psychological needs of a primarily geriatric population confined to long term care. Knowledge of healthcare and institutional administration including knowledge of theories, techniques, as well as knowledge of the current literature in the fields of long-term care and gerontology. Ability to interpret the New Jersey Statutes governing the institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to administer and organize resources available to a large congregate facility and to execute objectives in an economical and efficient manner. Ability to organize professional and para-professional staff and to coordinate their activities into cohesive programs and services to accomplish goals and objectives. Ability to serve as representative, to interpret the goals and objectives to the media, parents groups, family and other community organizations. Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws, regulations, policies and standards pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to take the lead in developing plans and programs for a large congregate residential facility. Ability to direct special reviews, inquiries and research projects. Ability to work with and recruit community organizations to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Order of the Purple Heart, Scouts of America, various fraternal organizations, etc. Ability to research and interpret regulations issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, Medicare/Medicaid, Veteran Administration et al. Ability to plan and take the lead in conferences and seminars of professional groups interested in the field of developmental disabilities. Ability to direct and administer the utilization of staff, facilities and equipment in an economical and efficient manner. Ability to direct the development and preparation of the annual budget consistent with the goals and objectives. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of correspondence and extensive narrative and statistical reports. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this class specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants who do not possess the Master's degree, but do possess a Bachelor's degree in any one of the areas listed above, may substitute two (2) additional years of managerial experience as specified above. For positions in a Veteran's Memorial Home, appointees must possess a current Nursing Home Administrator License issued by the State of New Jersey.
Study guides for this exam
- Management Test Battery (MTB) National Learning Corporation · $52.95
- Manager/Administrator Test National Learning Corporation · $49.95 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.