Assistant Group Home Supervisor - Residential Services

The Arc of Ocean County; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Agency Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

The Arc of Ocean County in Brick, New Jersey seeks an experienced residential professional to guide evening operations and support Direct Support Professionals.

As Assistant Residential Manager, you will coordinate staffing, ensure quality, and help individuals receive consistent, person-centered services in a home setting. This full-time leadership role offers paid training and a starting pay of $25.00 per hour with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years supporting individuals with IDD in residential settings.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license with limited points.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work flexible evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Guide Direct Support Professionals with practical guidance and coaching throughout shifts.
• Coordinate staffing assignments and maintain appropriate coverage.
• Address routine challenges with clear direction and support.
• Lead operational tasks when the Residential Program Manager is unavailable.
• Monitor individual goals and support independence within the home.
• Ensure records, health-related documentation, and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Evening shift adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Residential Manager

Lead With Confidence. Support Your Team. Help Make Every Shift Count.

Great residential services start with a team that feels supported and individuals who feel at home.

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking an experienced residential professional to help guide evening operations at a group home serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Brick, New Jersey. As Assistant Residential Manager, you'll work alongside the Residential Program Manager to support Direct Support Professionals, coordinate the needs of the home, and help ensure individuals receive consistent, person-centered services.

This hands-on leadership opportunity combines staff guidance, daily operational coordination, service quality, and individual support. You'll help employees navigate challenges, keep essential responsibilities on track, and maintain an environment where individuals can develop skills, make choices, and participate in their communities.

If you have residential experience and are ready to take on greater leadership responsibility while remaining connected to the people and services at the heart of the home, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

• Location: Brick, New Jersey
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour, plus evening/weekend shift differentials and overtime opportunities
• Training: Paid On-the-Job Training Provided

Your Impact Across Residential Services

Guide Staff and Coordinate Evening Operations

• Provide Direct Support Professionals with practical guidance, coaching, and ongoing assistance throughout their workday.
• Help organize staffing assignments and maintain appropriate coverage within the residential program.
• Respond to routine workplace challenges and help employees address questions or concerns with clear direction.
• Take on operational leadership responsibilities when the Residential Program Manager is unavailable.

Champion Individual Goals and Everyday Independence

• Help individuals strengthen daily living abilities and work toward greater independence.
• Encourage participation in employment, volunteer activities, recreation, and other community experiences.
• Support implementation of Individual Habilitation Plans and monitor progress toward established objectives.
• Reinforce behavioral approaches that respect individual dignity, promote personal choice, and encourage development and independence.

Maintain Service Standards and Regulatory Readiness

• Examine residential records and documentation to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate medical appointments and assist with medication documentation and other health-related services.
• Help ensure residential operations follow agency expectations and applicable state regulations.
• Provide assistance during licensing visits, audits, investigations, and quality improvement activities as needed.

Oversee Household and Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with household purchasing, monitor necessary supplies and inventory, and help track program budgets.
• Complete required reports, records, and administrative assignments within established deadlines.
• Maintain clear communication with agency leadership about program operations and emerging needs.
• Carry out additional responsibilities necessary for the effective operation of Residential Services.

Leadership That Stays Connected to the People You Serve

This position offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility without losing sight of everyday residential life. You'll help maintain continuity across the evening shift, support employees as they deliver services, and contribute to a home environment that prioritizes individual needs and quality of life.

Your experience will help you identify concerns, provide direction when challenges arise, and keep important operational responsibilities moving forward. By working closely with the Residential Program Manager and Direct Support Professionals, you'll help strengthen the team and promote consistent, individualized support.

Qualifications for the Role

Candidates should bring the following qualifications and abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with no more than five motor vehicle points.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships while leading a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and adjust schedules when operational needs require.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with residential services.

Benefits and Employee Support

Eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low Deductible Health Plans with $0 Copay Options
• Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Agency Matching
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Additional Supplemental Benefits

Bring Your Residential Experience Into a Leadership Role

If you're ready to help guide a residential team, coordinate evening operations, and support quality services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, consider joining The Arc of Ocean County in Brick.

Bring your practical experience, sound judgment, and commitment to individualized support to a leadership role where your contribution helps both employees and the individuals they serve succeed.