Assistant Supervisor - Medical Achievement Center

The Arc Gloucester•West Deptford, NJ

About The Position

The Assistant Supervisor provides direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports other staff to help ensure the smooth, safe, and compliant operation of an achievement center. The role is intended for someone with direct-care and management experience who wants to further develop their skills and career. The Assistant Supervisor promotes The Arc Gloucester’s mission and goals, supports staff in carrying out their duties according to organizational policies and applicable standards, and is responsible for program operations when the Center Supervisor is absent. The position also involves medication administration and oversight, electronic health record documentation and audits, staff training, and assistance with program financial records. Department, work location, and schedule may vary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities for management or supervisor positions.
Current, non-probationary driver’s license with 5 points or less, valid in New Jersey, and acceptable to The Arc Gloucester’s liability insurance company.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, math, reading comprehension, and verbal and written communication.
Successfully pass required initial and ongoing background checks, fingerprinting, registry checks, motor vehicle record review, health screenings, employment and reference verifications, and drug testing.
Be determined not disqualified by the Department of Human Services before working with individuals served.
Agree to Central Registry and Child Abuse Registry Information checks and random and for-cause drug testing; employees hired after June 15, 2018 must also complete pre-employment drug testing.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all required training.
Ability to sit, drive, stand, and walk for extended periods; operate computers, phones, and other relevant technology; and communicate in person, by phone, and using other technologies.
Ability to perform physical duties including general lifting of at least 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, assisting with transferring and lifting individuals, pushing and pulling resistance of at least 25 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, manual dexterity, maintaining balance and coordination, twisting, squatting, cleaning, climbing stairs, and responding to dangerous situations and sounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Promote The Arc Gloucester’s mission statement and program goals.
Ensure program staff understand and perform their responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, licensing and certification standards, and program-specific procedures.
Review program goals and objectives in relation to individuals’ IHPs.
Assist with hiring and training program staff.
Demonstrate leadership, organization, and effective communication of knowledge.
Ensure smooth program operations in the absence of the Center Supervisor.
Learn and follow medication administration protocols, administer medications, and oversee and train staff in medication procedures.
Use the Therap Electronic Health System and document according to established protocols and procedures.
Review and audit staff documentation for quality and accuracy, provide feedback and training, and help train staff on new system modules.
Ensure individual information in Therap is accurate and regularly updated.
Assist the Center Supervisor with program financial records, including retaining purchase receipts, making bank deposits, accurately using the PEX card, recording withdrawals, and documenting transactions on the ledger.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable manuals, policies, procedures, and state, local, and federal regulations.
Cooperate with and participate in reviews, investigations, and inspections.
Occasionally assist with management responsibilities such as training, planning, workflow, and problem solving.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.