Assistant Group Home Manager - Residential Services

The Arc of Somerset; Woods Tavern (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset is seeking a dedicated residential support worker to join our Hillsborough programs. The role involves teaching independent living skills, coordinating transportation, managing personal care, and documenting medical and daily logs to ensure quality care for consumers.

Evening shift from 4:00pm to 11:00pm offers full-time hours for a female caregiver, with responsibilities extending to coordinating medical appointments and staff training while maintaining timely communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Undergraduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Direct care

Team communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Hillsborough, NJ, US

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 Description:

Shift : 4:00pm to 11:00pm -Female

JOB TYPE:Full-time

JOB LOCATION:Hillsborough, Bridgewater, NJ

PAY RATE: $21.15 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

• 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.