Group Home Manager - Residential Services

The Arc of Ocean County•Brick Township, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking a Group Home Manager to lead a Community Living residence in Brick, New Jersey, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the home, influencing the living environment and the support team. The manager will lead and develop staff, coordinate services, manage operations, and ensure the residence is a safe and welcoming place that promotes individual choice, independence, and goal achievement. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, organization, and team building, with a focus on improving the quality of life for residents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Valid New Jersey driver's license with no more than five (5) motor vehicle points.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively supervise employees while maintaining a person-centered approach.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands associated with residential services.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of an assigned Community Living residence while maintaining quality, person-centered services.
Establish a home environment that promotes safety, respect, independence, and individual choice.
Monitor program activities and practices to ensure they follow agency policies and regulatory standards.
Identify and address operational issues promptly while maintaining continuity of services.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals and supervisory employees.
Develop staff schedules that provide appropriate coverage and respond to program needs.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to help employees strengthen their skills.
Foster a team environment built around collaboration, accountability, and quality service.
Ensure services and supports are provided in accordance with each individual's Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).
Coordinate healthcare, behavioral services, therapeutic supports, and community-based resources.
Encourage individuals to participate in meaningful employment, education, recreation, and community opportunities.
Maintain effective relationships with families, guardians, support coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members.
Oversee required records, medication systems, communication logs, and program reports.
Maintain the residence's readiness for licensing reviews, inspections, audits, and quality assurance activities.
Ensure program practices meet applicable DDD, DHS, DCF, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
Investigate concerns, follow through with corrective actions, and identify opportunities to strengthen program quality.
Manage household budgets, purchasing, inventory, and other operating expenses.
Complete administrative reports, payroll approvals, and required records accurately and within established timelines.
Monitor available resources and promote responsible, efficient management of the residence.
Take on additional leadership responsibilities that support the success of Residential Services.