Assistant Supervisor - Medical Achievement Center

The Arc Gloucester•West Deptford Township, NJ

1d•$20 - $22

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 suited to someone with direct-care and management experience who wants to further develop their skills and career. It is a full-time, non-exempt position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The primary department, work location, and schedule may vary. The Assistant Supervisor promotes The Arc Gloucester’s mission and goals, supports staff awareness and performance of their responsibilities, and helps ensure work complies with organizational policies, licensing and certification standards, and program-specific procedures. The position assists with hiring and training, may oversee program operations when the Center Supervisor is absent, and has occasional management duties related to training, planning, workflow, and problem solving. The role includes administering medications under established protocols and overseeing and training staff in medication procedures. The Assistant Supervisor uses the Therap Electronic Health System to document and maintain individual records, audits staff documentation for quality and accuracy, and provides feedback and training. The position also assists the Center Supervisor with program financial records and transactions. The employee must maintain confidentiality, comply with applicable manuals, policies, and regulations, and cooperate with reviews, investigations, and inspections. The Arc Gloucester describes its benefits as including medical, dental, and vision coverage; pet insurance; employer-contribution retirement plans; paid time off; holiday pay; jury duty and bereavement time; tuition discounts at select local colleges; and referral bonuses. The listed hourly pay range is $19.50–$21.00.

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/supervisor positions.
Current, non-probationary driver’s license valid in New Jersey, with 5 points or fewer, 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 federal and state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, Central Registry checks, Motor Vehicle Record checks, Child Abuse Record Information checks, health screenings, employment verifications, reference checks, and drug testing; meet Department of Human Services eligibility requirements.
Agree to Central Registry and Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) checks and submit to random and for-cause drug testing; employees hired after June 15, 2018 must submit to drug testing before employment.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Successfully complete required training and demonstrate proficiency in all required areas.
Ability to sit, drive, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to operate computers, phones, and other relevant technology.
Ability to talk, hear, and communicate in person, by phone, and using other technologies.
Ability to perform physical duties including carrying, driving, lifting at least 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, assisting with transferring and lifting individuals, pushing and pulling with resistance of at least 25 pounds, bending, stooping, reaching, stretching, manual dexterity, maintaining balance and coordination, twisting, squatting, cleaning, climbing stairs, seeing and responding to dangerous situations, and responding quickly to sounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote and project The Arc Gloucester’s mission statement and program goals, as directed.
Ensure program staff understand their job responsibilities, as directed by the Center Supervisor.
Ensure staff perform their responsibilities consistently with organizational policies and procedures, licensing and certification standards, and program-specific procedures.
Review program goals and objectives as they relate to individuals’ IHPs.
Assist with hiring and training program staff.
Provide leadership, organization, and effective transfer of knowledge.
Ensure smooth program operation in the Center Supervisor’s absence.
Learn and follow medication administration protocols and procedures; administer medications and oversee and train staff in these procedures.
Use the Therap Electronic Health System and document according to 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 data and information in Therap is accurate and regularly updated.
Assist the Center Supervisor with program financial records, including retaining purchase receipts, making bank deposits, using the PEX card appropriately, recording withdrawals, and accurately entering transactions in the ledger.
Maintain confidentiality.
Comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester policies and procedures, and applicable state, local, and federal regulations, including applicable COVID-19 vaccination mandates and policies.
Cooperate and participate in reviews, investigations, and inspections, including those involving the licensee and Department of Human Services staff.
Occasionally assist with management responsibilities such as training, planning, workflow, and problem solving.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.