Supervisor, Residential

Qualifications

• Three years combined Direct Support Professional and Assistant Supervisor role experience working with people with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, at front line management; and knowledge in the design and supervision of a program serving individuals with I/DD, and development of staff.
• Demonstration of a thorough understanding of knowledge, abilities and skills outlined above.
• Flexibility, and Demonstrated ability to thrive and perform in an ever-changing, fast paced and demanding environment.
• Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor 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.
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.

ADA Expectations

This position requires an employee to perform duties in an indoor and or outside 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

• The physical demands for this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, twist, carry, lift up to 35 pounds, squat and drive 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 period and 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 among others.

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.