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The Assistant Residential Coordinator (ARC) aids the Residential Coordinator in overseeing residences for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This position requires a responsible and reliable self-starter as you will be assisting adults with day-to-day living. This full-time position requires experience in service planning, implementation, program quality, and licensing compliance for intellectual/developmental disabilities. The ARC is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation and remaining compliant with agency and state regulations in the absence of the Residential Coordinator. We are looking for a strong candidate to assist in leading a Hudson County based group home. Hourly Rate is $21.50 and this is a nonexempt position, weekends are required. We are looking to fill evening shifts, applicants must be available between the hours of 2pm-12a and weekends 8a-12a, depending on location schedule. Locations available only in the Hudson County, NJ Area: Applicants must be willing to work at any of our locations due to the needs of the programs. A Valid New Jersey driver's license is a must. Transfers will be considered. Responsibilities: Responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with all appropriate governing documents in the administration of their programs be it contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external. Ensures compliance with the agency's Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual. Attends meetings and trainings as directed by the Residential Coordinator, Department Director and/or designee. Ensures maintenance of dietary and nutritional information on clients; making sure nutritional and dietary needs are met. Monitors Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards and benefits. Ensures all Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and supporting documentation are implemented and consistent with agency and State philosophy and requirements. Always ensures proper program coverage by staff, consistent with client needs and program budget. Supervises medication dispersion and documentation. Facilitates appropriate family and guardian contacts, ensures confidentiality, and HIPAA information is safeguarded in all conversations, interactions, and communications. Reports all injuries according to Komnino's Law 2018. Participates in the new client referral/intake process for participants. Assists with ensuring the implementation and monitoring of the department's Continuous Quality Improvement system and creates corrective action plans as needed. Ensures and monitors Fraud, Waste, Abuse understanding by all staff. Ensures that a safe and healthy environment is always maintained for clients. Cooperates with the Licensee and Division staff in any inspections or investigations. All training and onboarding for hires is conducted in person and on site in our Jersey City, NJ Administrative Office. Other external appointments such as durg screen, physical, and fingerprints are required. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in special education, Psychology, related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years’ experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities including one-year of residential experience. Valid New Jersey Driver’s License. Twenty-one years of age or older. Strong computer skills in Microsoft word and excel. Supervisory experience in a residential program preferred. Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, supervisors, staff, families, neighbors, professionals, and others involved in the program (verbally, through writing and physical demeanor). Negative i3 Screen (drug test). Must be cleared to work by the Department of Human Services FBI fingerprints. Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed for the benefit of the program. Must complete medical, physical, and Mantoux test within sixty (60) days prior to date of employment. Must complete Danielle’s Law, Komnino’s Law, and Medications training through the College of Direct Support (CDS) prior to hire. Must complete Pre-Service Training Bundle within the first 60 days of employment. Must have the ability to communicate with the individuals with whom they are working. Must be capable of providing any direct assistance to the individuals with whom they are working. Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental functioning limitation or restrictions that would prevent the successful completion of any and all job responsibilities of this job title. Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must have an active phone number that can be accessed for program coverage and/or emergencies. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.