Assistant Residence Supervisor - Ashley St.

The Arc Wayne; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

10 Paid holidays

Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Bereavement Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Job summary

The Arc Wayne, Lyons location, seeks an Assistant Residence Supervisor to lead daily operations in resident care and staff supervision. You will coach care staff, assist with onboarding, supervise safety practices, and ensure accurate documentation and billing tasks are handled with integrity.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, a couple of years in disability services, and relevant certifications. This role offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with two years' experience with individuals with IDs/ disabilities.
• Current, valid driver license required per agency standards.
• Certifications such as SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration must be maintained.
• Ability to use adaptive equipment and provide specialized care per individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interviewing and onboarding of staff per program needs.
• Provide supervision and coaching to residence staff and ensure safety.
• Oversee financial tasks like personal accounts and petty cash as assigned.
• Perform direct care activities, including medication administration when needed.
• Support documentation, record keeping, and compliance with safety procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and day programs for consistency and quality care.
• Advocate for residents' choice, independence, and privacy.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCIP-R

First Aid/CPR

Medication Administration

Ostomy care

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Why Join Our Team

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.

Job Description

Assistant Residence Supervisor

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• And so much more!

Work Schedule

Full time (40 hours), Monday through Thursday 12 pm to 8 pm and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm, with flexibility to meet program needs.

Work Location

Lyons

A Day In The Life Of a Residence Supervisor

• Responsible for IRA operation in the absence of the Residence Supervisor
• Assists with interviewing of potential employees
• Assists with the onboarding and ongoing training of staff.
• Assists with scheduling as directed by the Residence Supervisor
• Provides oversight and direction to residence staff in the areas of person-centered planning provision, documentation, record keeping, and safety and security procedures. Provides coaching to staff as needed. Provides feedback relative to employee performance to the Residence Supervisor.
• Assists with maintenance of individuals' personal accounts and checkbook ledgers, paying of bills, petty cash, balancing statements, and record keeping tasks.
• Performs role of direct care related to service provision, medication administration and/or supervision, transportation, documentation, incident reporting, and emergency first aid procedures.
• Assists with housekeeping and the maintenance of residence and property to ensure a safe, healthy and respectful home. Promptly reports unsafe conditions and needed repairs to Residence Supervisor and/or Maintenance Department.
• Oversees and reports physical, mental, social, and behavioral changes of individuals to appropriate Supervisory and/or clinical staff. Notifies day program of changes.
• Advocates for individual choice and quality of care with respect, dignity and privacy. Promotes independence, individuality, inclusion and productivity.

Who We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED and two years' experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards.
• Must complete and maintain certifications as designated by the agency including, but not limited to, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in providing specialized care based on individual needs (i.e. - use of adaptive equipment, ostomy care, etc.).
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and implementation of safe patient handling with The Arc Wayne's policies.
• Ability to stay calm and level headed under pressure and still perform effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity, objectivity and tact.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork between all members via open communication and sharing of responsibilities.
• Ability to complete the agency's new employee and program orientation training programs.
• Basic computer literacy including use of email, internet and web-based programs.

Vision And Core Values

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment.