Resident-Centered Group Home Manager

The Arc of Ocean County; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Mat

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Arc of Ocean County in Brick, NJ is seeking an experienced Group Home Manager to lead a Community Living residence for adults with IDD. You will guide staff, ensure quality services, and maintain regulatory compliance while managing resources to support independent living.

The role emphasizes building a strong team, promoting person-centered care, and coordinating healthcare and community resources to help residents pursue meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with no more than five points.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands associated with residential services.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily functions of an assigned Community Living residence while maintaining high-quality, person-centered services.
• Establish a welcoming home environment centered on safety, respect, independence, and individual choice.
• Monitor program activities and practices to ensure alignment with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Address operational challenges promptly while maintaining consistent services and support.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals and supervisory employees.
• Build staff schedules that provide appropriate coverage and respond to the needs of the program.
• Provide regular coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for employees to strengthen their professional skills.
• Promote a team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and quality service.
• Coordinate healthcare, behavioral services, therapeutic supports, and community-based resources.
• Encourage individuals to pursue meaningful opportunities in employment, education, recreation, and the community.
• Maintain effective partnerships with families, guardians, support coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Oversee required records, medication systems, communication logs, and program reporting.
• Maintain readiness for licensing reviews, inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure program practices meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Investigate concerns, follow through on corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve program quality.
• Oversee household budgets, purchasing, inventory, and other operating expenses.
• Complete administrative reports, payroll approvals, and required records accurately and within established timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Ocean County in Brick, NJ is seeking an experienced Group Home Manager to lead a Community Living residence for adults with IDD. You will guide staff, ensure quality services, and maintain regulatory compliance while managing resources to support independent living.

The role emphasizes building a strong team, promoting person-centered care, and coordinating healthcare and community resources to help residents pursue meaningful opportunities.