DSP Associate Director - Murray House

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Employee discount programs

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Director to work with the Program Director to deliver high-quality services in our group homes. The role includes direct care responsibilities and supervising staff to maintain residents' quality of life.

Responsibilities also involve scheduling, financial and home management, health monitoring, thorough documentation, and collaboration with agency and DHS staff during inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Special Education or related field or 1 year of supervisory experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a driver's license valid in New Jersey and good driving record.
• Knowledge of computer programs required.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the Program Director to provide quality services in the home.
• Interview, hire and supervise staff to maintain quality of life for residents.
• Schedule staff, manage finances and home operations; monitor health issues and clothing needs.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team!

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

Pay: $24.65/Hr

Full Time-Shift: 40 hours per week, (Monday 7am-3pm, Tuesday 1pm-9pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm, Thursday 7am-3pm and Sunday 8am-4pm).

What's the role of an Associate Director?

• The primary responsibility of the Associate Director is to work cooperatively with the Program Director to provide quality services to the people living in the home, and to uphold the agency philosophy in carrying out the day-to-day tasks.
• The job includes working direct care and demonstrating excellence in all areas of the residential counselor position, as well as interviewing, hiring and supervising staff in order to maintain the highest possible quality of life for the residents.
• It includes many administrative tasks, such as scheduling staff, financial management, home management, monitoring health issues and clothing needs, ensuring that the home is meeting agency and governmental standards of operation.
• The job requires a significant amount of written documentation and use of the computer.
• The employee will cooperate with the agency's administration and/or Division and DHS staff in any inspection or investigation.

Great Benefits:

For full-time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off
• Employee discount programs (i.e. travel, movies, cellphone), etc.
• Collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities

Requirements

• Previous experience as Program Assistant or Associate Director preferred. B.A. degree preferred in Special Education or related field or 1 year of supervisory experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must have a driver's license, which is valid in the State of New Jersey and Driving record in good standing. Knowledge of computer programs required.
• Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program; schedule subject to change; On-call requirements. Must attend Staff Meetings.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) - we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.