Director, Home Care at Bayada

<p style="margin: 0px;"></p> <div> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Livingston, NJ | Full-Time | On-site leadership role</strong><br><strong>Salary:</strong> $95,000–$100,000/year&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Director for our Essex County Assistive Care (ECA) office in Livingston, NJ.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This office is part of BAYADA's Assistive Care practice, which provides personal care and companionship services in the home and is known for relationship-driven, personalized support for clients and families.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>This is a rebuilding office with real upside</strong> — you'll have the opportunity to build a team and referral base from the ground up, growing the office from its current census toward 80–100 clients. If you're energized by starting fresh and shaping an office's culture and growth trajectory, this is a strong fit.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">At BAYADA, every role is connected to our mission of helping people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. If you are a hands-on leader who is passionate about service excellence, developing others, growing an office, and making a meaningful impact in the community, this could be the next step in your career.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead, coach, and mentor the office team while providing day-to-day operational leadership, structure, and accountability.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own office performance across service, quality, people, growth, and finance, using BAYADA metrics and performance tools to guide priorities and decisions.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Use operational dashboards and reports to monitor staffing, service delivery, caregiver credentialing, referral activity, and financial trends.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive new business development with local rehabs, assisted living and independent living communities, and hospitals — building BAYADA's presence and reputation in a competitive market.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and lead a cohesive team, fostering strong collaboration between CSMs and nursing staff.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build strong relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and office staff to ensure a high-quality experience and dependable service, including with the area's affluent private-pay client base as well as Medicaid clients.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of office staff and caregivers.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with division leadership on annual business planning, goal setting, and execution aligned to office and practice priorities.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead regular 1:1s and team meetings to review goals, recognize wins, address hot topics, and keep the office aligned on priorities.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Help ensure the office operates with strong attention to detail, compliance, quality, and continuity of care.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You create a high-accountability, high-support environment where employees know what great performance looks like.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You balance compassion with operational discipline and strong follow-through.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You build trust quickly with families, caregivers, and office staff — and lead with a servant-leadership mindset, prioritizing team development and effective conflict resolution.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You identify growth opportunities, act on them, and keep service quality high as the office scales.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Leadership experience in home care, healthcare operations, service delivery, or another fast-paced, service-driven industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service) is welcome — strong operational and team leadership experience matters most.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong experience supervising, developing, and supporting teams.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A concierge-level approach to client and family service, with the confidence to build relationships across a wide range of clients — from private-pay families to Medicaid recipients.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems quickly, and stay organized in a dynamic office setting.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable using data, dashboards, and reports to manage performance and drive action.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families, caregivers, and internal partners.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bilingual a plus, though not required.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A mission-driven mindset and a genuine commitment to helping people live safely at home with dignity.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Schedule &amp; Work Environment</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Full-time, on-site office leadership role.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Fast-paced office environment with a strong need for structure, responsiveness, and follow-through.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Significant time in the community building referral relationships, along with occasional field visits and meetings.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Close partnership with division leadership and access to director training and mentorship.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Why You'll Love BAYADA</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization founded more than 50 years ago and guided by THE BAYADA WAY of Compassion, Excellence, and Reliability.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead an office in a relationship-centered practice that helps clients remain safe, independent, and cared for at home.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Be part of a values-based organization with the stability of a national company and the heart of a family-led culture.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Access ongoing training, leadership development, and opportunities for career growth.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Enjoy meaningful recognition, strong support, and the chance to make a real difference every day.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Benefits</strong><br>BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Medical, dental, and vision coverage.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">401(k) with company match.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Employer-paid life insurance.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Employee Assistance Program.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Direct deposit and weekly pay.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">To learn more about BAYADA benefits: BAYADA Benefits.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">If you are ready to lead with heart, build a strong team, and help more people experience safe care at home, we'd love to connect with you.</p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span style="color: black;">As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.</span></strong></p> <p>BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in <a href="https://www.bayada.com/50">here</a>.</p> <p>BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. &nbsp;Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.</p></div>