Residential Goal Development and Outcomes Specialist

The Arc Mercer • Ewing Township, NJ

1d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Development and Outcomes Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing a standardized assessment and goal-setting process for individuals in the residential program. This role focuses on assessing functional skills, establishing measurable, data-driven goals, and tracking progress toward increased independence. The Specialist will pilot the process at one residential site before expanding implementation across additional homes using a functional curriculum framework.

Requirements

• Experience in residential services, developmental disabilities, behavioral support, or functional skill development.
• Knowledge of functional assessments, individualized goal development, and data-driven progress monitoring.
• Understanding of skill acquisition, activities of daily living, behavior support, and strategies to promote independence.
• Ability to develop assessment tools, structured processes, and measurable outcome systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with functional curricula and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a standardized process for assessing individuals’ functional skills, strengths, support needs, and opportunities for increased independence.
• Translate assessment results into meaningful, measurable goals targeting functional skill development, including ADLs, communication, community shopping, social skills, and behavior reduction.
• Establish systems for tracking individual progress, measuring goal attainment, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies and interventions.
• Develop and implement a goal-setting framework aligned with a functional curriculum to promote skill acquisition, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
• Work closely with residential managers, supervisors, and direct support professionals to support goal implementation, data collection, and consistent use of effective teaching strategies.
• Lead the initial pilot at one residential site, evaluate its effectiveness, refine assessment and tracking tools, and support implementation across additional residential locations.
• Review progress data, identify barriers to goal achievement, recommend adjustments, and report outcomes to program leadership.

Benefits

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off: Personal, Vacation & Sick

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed