Assistant Supervisor, Residential

Responsibilities

The Assistant Supervisor, Residential will have direct Residential Support responsibilities as well as supervision of staff and service recipients. The incumbent will coordinate provision of services in a safe, secure, and dependable manner, ensuring service recipients are included in problem-solving and decision-making processes. The incumbent will also ensure all staff assignments are completed in accordance with agency guidelines and in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

The Assistant Supervisor, Residential will foster and maintain positive employee/management relations, develop an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork, and participate in the evaluation of staff performance, recommending any personnel actions as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of one-year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in residential programs with some supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Demonstration of a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities, and skills outlined above.
• Associate degree highly desirable; bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license with abstract (not exceeding 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one-year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in residential programs with some supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Demonstration of a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities, and skills outlined above.
• Associate degree highly desirable; bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license with abstract (not exceeding 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.

ADA Expectations

This position requires an employee to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor setting where exposure to weather elements, dirt, and dust, unpleasant smells, and/or loud noises are possible, including occasional temperature fluctuations depending on the climate/season/weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting).
• Movement/traversal, kneeling, bending, reaching with hands and arms for extended periods of time.
• Twisting, carrying, lifting up to 35 pounds, squatting, driving a 6-person passenger van.
• May require operating manual devices such as hydraulic lifts, wheelchair lifts, vehicle doors, etc. for the purpose of transporting service recipients.
• Agility with wrist and finger dexterity to access, key, and sort electronic information or file documents.
• Ability to view computer and/or electronic device for extended periods.
• Other physical duties as directed by your supervisor and/or Director.

Cognitive Functions

• Ability to analyze, compute, hear, and repeat information.
• Take notes, read documents, generate written information, independently problem solve.
• Tolerate interruptions, maintain positive public relations, organize, verbally communicate, and converse with a diverse group of people.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.