Here at The Arc Gloucester, we offer the unique opportunity to combine your professional experience with your passion to help individuals with intellectual or development disabilities For almost 70 years The Arc Gloucester has provided innovative programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have made a difference in the lives of many people and are very proud of that. But it's the individuals we service who bring our programs to life with their creativity, excitement, humor, talent, and so much more!
Benefits: The Arc Gloucester offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes healthcare benefits (group medical, dental and vision plans), pet insurance, employer contribution retirement plans, and time off benefits, including paid time for vacation, personal, sick, Holiday pay, jury duty & bereavement.
Employees are also eligible for tuition discounts at select local colleges.
Excellent Benefits Package:
- Competitive pay ($19.50 - $21.00 hourly rate)
- Referral Bonuses
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
- Retirement Plans (employer contribution)
The Assistant Supervisor provides direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides support to other staff, ensuring the smooth, safe and compliant operation of an achievement center.
We are looking for someone with experience in direct care and in management who is looking to further develop their skills and career.
Position: Full-time, non-exempt. Hours are typically Monday – Friday, daytime hours.
- Promotes and projects The Arc Gloucester Mission Statement and The Arc Gloucester goals within the program, as directed
- Ensures that program staff demonstrate awareness of job responsibilities, as directed by the Center Supervisor
- Ensures that program staff execute job responsibilities in a manner consistent with The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures, licensing/certification standards, and program-specific policies and procedures, as directed
- Reviews program goals and objectives as they relate to consumers’ IHP’s
- Demonstrates professional competence in assisting in the hiring and training of program staff
- Demonstrates leadership qualities, a capacity for organization, and transmits knowledge effectively
- Responsible for the smooth operation of the program in the absence of the Center Supervisor
- Familiarize themselves with the proper medication administration protocols and procedures
- Administers medications according to these protocols and procedures and will oversee and train the program staff
- Familiarize themselves with the Electronic Health System (Therap) and document according to protocols and procedures
- Reviews and audits staff documentation for quality and accuracy, provide feedback and training, and assist in the oversight and training of staff as new modules are introduced
- Ensures the individual data and information stored in the Electronic Health System (Therap) is accurate and regularly updated
- Assists the Center Supervisor with maintaining the financial records of the program, including ensuring all purchase receipts are kept, making bank deposits, PEX card is utilized accurately and appropriately and withdrawals, and accurately recording all transactions on the ledger
- Primary department, work location and schedule may vary.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable state, local and federal regulations, including any COVID-19 vaccination mandates & policies
- Must cooperate and participate in reviews, investigations, and inspections, including but not limited to cooperation with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Occasional management responsibilities, including assisting with trainings, planning, workflow, and problem solving
- Additional responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent, and must be 18 years of age or older
- Knowledge or experience with supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
- 1+ years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities required for management/supervisor positions
- Must have a current, non-probationary driver’s license with 5 points or less, and deemed acceptable to drive by The Arc Gloucester’s liability insurance company, valid in the state of New Jersey
- Proficient in basic computer, math, reading comprehension and verbal and written communication skills
- Successfully pass initial and ongoing Federal & State Criminal Background checks, Fingerprinting, Central Registry, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), Health Screenings, Employment Verifications & References & Drug testing/ All employees must submit to a criminal background check, and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served, agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI), shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause. All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment
- Certified in CPR/First Aid
- Successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training
Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of this position, the following are required, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to sit, drive, stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate a computers, phone and other relevant technology
- Talk, hear and communicate in person, over the phone and using other technologies
- Physical duties, including but not limited to carrying, driving, general lifting (at least 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs.), assisting with transferring and lifting of individuals, pushing and pulling (resistance of at least 25 lbs.), bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, manual dexterity, maintain stability (balance & coordination) while performing tasks, twisting, squatting, cleaning, climbing stairs, seeing and responding to dangerous situations, responding quickly to sounds
