Director - Residential Services

Community Access Unlimited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K)

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee of the Month Recognition

Longevity/Anniversary Recognition

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Project Assistance Loans/Grants

Wellness Benefit

Bereavement Days

Paid Holidays

Kean University tuition discount

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited is seeking a Residential Director to provide administrative oversight of an assigned residential program, including staff supervision, program administration, quality assurance, and accurate weekly scheduling of staff, members, and programs.

The role requires at least three years working with people with disabilities and two years of supervisory experience, plus a reliable car and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of three years’ experience working with people with disabilities
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• Must have reliable transportation and pass background checks
• Willingness to attend mandatory orientation and ongoing training

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all functions and duties of the Director
• Ensure staffing and operations at all levels below Director
• Maintain compliance with contract funding requirements
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities
• Maintain high service quality across programs
• Oversee HR: recruitment, orientation, training, retention
• Ensure sound financial management of programs
• Drive program development and member health and safety
• Develop DHS policies and procedures compliance
• Oversee member employment and recreation
• Coordinate periodic service reviews and quality control
• Liaise with agency, authorities, and DHS inspections
• Maintain records in Carelogic
• Know your way around Microsoft Office

Skills

Staff supervision

Experience with people with disabil

Microsoft Office

CareLogic

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CareLogic

Job description

General Description

As a Residential Director, you will be responsible for the administrative oversight of an assigned residential program. This includes staff supervision and development, program administration, quality assurance, and accurate weekly scheduling of staff, members, and program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience working with people with disabilities
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• High school diploma required
• Reliable car for work purposes
• Complete all background and safety checks
• Willingness to attend mandatory paid orientation and ongoing training. Training schedules are flexible and are offered during the day and evening hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfill all Job Functions and Expectation Duties of the Director
• Ensure all functions below level of Director are staffed and operational
• Maintain compliance with funding source contracts
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities
• Maintain high levels of service and quality across programs
• Oversee HR functions: recruitment, orientation, training, and retention
• Ensure sound financial management of programs
• Drive progressive program development
• Ensure members’ health, safety, and well-being
• Develop and ensure compliance with Department of Human Services Policies and Procedures (member and program funds)
• Ensure the adequacy of members' employment and recreation
• Oversee the Periodic Service Review and implement quality control
• Cooperate with agency, legal authorities, and DHS inspections/investigations
• Know your way around Microsoft Office
• Keep records sharp and updated in Carelogic (our Electronic Health Record)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance-Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance-Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(K) with matching contribution if eligible
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance- To supportour staff in their career advancement and development.
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants- Interest free loans, if eligible.
• Wellness Benefit- As part of our commitment to your overall well-being, we’re proud to offer a Wellness Reimbursement Benefit. This program is designed to support your physical health by reimbursing eligible wellness-related expenses—because we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best!
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University tuition discount, if eligible.

If you’re a leader ready to build strong teams, maintain high standards, and make a meaningful difference every day —we want to hear from you.