Assistant Group Home Manager-Residential Services

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset County in Somerset County, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Group Home Manager for Residential Services. The role runs 4:00pm to 11:00pm and focuses on supporting individuals with IDD in group homes and community programs.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $21.15 per hour. Responsibilities include teaching independent living skills, coordinating transportation and medical appointments, administering medications, and training staff to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate degree preferred.
• Teach independent living skills and assist with personal care.
• Coordinate transportation and medical appointments.

Responsibilities

• Teach independent living skills and assist with/provide consumers with personal care.
• Arrange/provide transportation for consumers.
• Coordinate medical appointments and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Administer, monitor and record medication distribution.
• Ensure communication of medical follow-ups to staff and guardians.
• Train staff and provide necessary information for duties.
• Attend staff and consumer-related meetings.
• Handle and document financial transactions for consumer accounts.

Skills

Independent living skills

Medication administration

Staff training

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Group Home Manager-Residential Services

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1182

Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

JOB TITLE: Residential Assistant Group Home Manager 4:00pm to 11:00pm -Female

JOB TYPE:Full-time

JOB LOCATION:Somerset County, NJ

PAY RATE: $21.15 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Teach independent living skills and assist with/provide consumers with personal care.
• Arrange/provide transportation for consumers.
• Assist consumers with recreation/inclusion, plan vacations.
• Administer, monitor and record medication distribution according to policy. Review and ensure completion of all medical logs.
• Coordinate all medical appointments, ensure all related documentation is accurate and complete, attend appointments when needed.
• Ensure all medical recommendations and follow up are communicated and completed in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate/provide all necessary agency and intra-program staff training; provide staff with all necessary information needed to effectively carry out their job duties.
• Ensure proper communication of all consumer issues/needs to all necessary parties; proactively teach/role model/guide staff on how to appropriately work with and interact with consumers, other staff, families, and guardians.
• Address staff concerns as needed; encourage staff to share ideas and suggestions.
• Attend all staff meetings, and other consumer-related meetings.
• Ensure staff, training, and beeper schedules are received and posted.
• Complete and submit all required daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as scheduled.
• Using Therap to do logs
• Handle and document all financial transactions for consumer accounts in accordance with agency and DDD policy; reconcile all consumer accounts monthly.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of the program/vehicles(s) including regular vehicle service and inspections.
• Perform other duties as required by the nature of the position, or as requested by supervisor.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in relevant field preferred.