Assistant Group Home Manager-Day Program / Employment

The Arc of Somerset•Hillsborough Township, NJ

9h•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $21.15 per hour, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Requirements

Using Therap do logs

Responsibilities

Teach independent living skills and assist with/provide consumers with personal care.
Arrange/provide transportation for consumers.
Assist consumers with recreation/inclusion, plan vacations.
Administer, monitor and record medication distribution according to policy. Review and ensure completion of all medical logs.
Coordinate all medical appointments, ensure all related documentation is accurate and complete, attend appointments when needed.
Ensure all medical recommendations and follow up are communicated and completed in a timely fashion.
Coordinate/provide all necessary agency and intra-program staff training; provide staff with all necessary information needed to effectively carry out their job duties.
Ensure proper communication of all consumer issues/needs to all necessary parties; proactively teach/role model/guide staff on how to appropriately work with and interact with consumers, other staff, families, and guardians.
Address staff concerns as needed; encourage staff to share ideas and suggestions.
Attend all staff meetings, and other consumer-related meetings.
Ensure staff, training, and beeper schedules are received and posted.
Complete and submit all required daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as scheduled.
Using Therap do logs
Handle and document all financial transactions for consumer accounts in accordance with agency and DDD policy; reconcile all consumer accounts monthly.
Ensure preventative maintenance of the program/vehicles(s) including regular vehicle service and inspections.
Perform other duties as required by the nature of the position, or as requested by supervisor.