Assistant Supervisor, Residential

Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Residential or designee, 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 support and assistance in areas necessary for service recipients to achieve full social inclusion, independence, personal and economic well-being as approved by the Individual Service Plan (ISP). The incumbent considers the unique characteristics and needs of the individual as expressed by the individual and others who know the person, such as family, friends, service providers, etc. The incumbent ensures service recipient is included in problem-solving and decision-making, and services are provided in a non-intrusive manner. The Assistant Supervisor, Residential assures all staff assignments are completed in accordance with agency guidelines and in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures. Responsibilities will include supervision of Residential Support Professionals as well as participation in the evaluation of staff performance and recommendation of any personnel action.

The incumbent is to maintain a positive, healthy and stimulating environment for service recipients and assure adequate supervision at all times. This position requires completion of DDD System Mandatory Training Bundle within 90 days of hire, DDD and Agency Orientations, other designated trainings and a minimum of 12 Hours of Professional Development completed annually. This is a non-exempt position reporting to Supervisor, Residential Services.

This position requires that information related to service recipient, employee, program operations is handled, channeled, managed and delivered professionally to the appropriate and right personnel or party consistent with agency and department policy.

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 Degree in related field preferred. Must be 18 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.