Residential Coordinator- Residential Adult Services /Group Homes

The Arc of Somerset; Finderne (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset is hiring for a full-time role focused on coordinating consumer involvement, administering NJISP, and ensuring health and safety across residential operations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or related fields and emphasizes strong communication with families, staff, and community partners. Applicants should demonstrate leadership and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field required.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison, advocate, and coordinator for consumer involvement in support groups and integrated community activities.
• Ensure implementation of the New Jersey Individual Service Plan (NJISP).
• Oversee all consumer medical, medication, and health issues, ensuring communication to staff and stakeholders with proper documentation.
• Foster open and supportive communication with consumers, families, and community agencies.
• Oversee daily operations of the apartment building, including scheduling, staff coverage, consumer activities, transportation, safety, and upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, Medicaid, HUD, and DDD regulations and agency policies.
• Maintain documentation per licensing, Medicaid, and agency requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Managers and direct care staff.
• Monitor site health and safety standards.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and performance management of residential staff.
• Maintain communication with Director of Adult Services, staff, families, guardians, and external providers.
• Facilitate team meetings and provide regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as the primary HUD compliance liaison for the apartment building.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated support.

Skills

Liaison & coordination

Advocacy

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

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Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

Salary: $55.000 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• Act as liaison, advocate, and coordinator for consumer involvement in support groups, and other integrated community activities.
• Ensure implementation of the New Jersey Individual Service Plan (NJISP).
• Oversee all consumer medical, medication, and health issues, ensuring communication to staff, and other stakeholders using appropriate documentation and logs.
• Foster open and supportive communication with consumers, families, and various community agencies.
• Oversee daily operations of the apartment building, including scheduling, staff coverage, consumer activities, transportation, safety, and building upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing, Medicaid, HUD, and DDD regulations, as well as agency policies.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with licensing, Medicaid, and agency requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Managers, ensuring they provide effective leadership and support to direct care staff.
• Monitor physical site conditions to ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and performance management of all residential staff.
• Maintain communication with the Director of Adult Services, Assistant Managers, staff, families, guardians, and external providers.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure staff receive regular feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for HUD compliance matters related to apartment building.
• Collaborate with other agency departments to ensure coordinated and integrated support.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered.