Senior Behavioral Group Home Manager

Position

Senior Behavioral Group Home Manager

$70,000 annually PLUS an additional annual bonus of up to $16,000

Full‑time

Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 8 pm; one overnight and one weekend a month required

Exempt

Residential Director

Mercer County, NJ

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Life insurance coverage

The Arc Mercer is a trusted leader in providing comprehensive support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Mercer County. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to creating a more inclusive community by empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are also proud to have a fully staffed agency with low turnover.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Behavioral Group Home Manager to lead a dedicated team in supporting individuals in a residential group home setting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience with behavioral health practices, and the ability to provide high‑quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Supervise and manage daily activities, schedules, and budgets for group home employees and residents for one residential home.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and oversight to group home staff to maintain high‑quality standards of care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, and oversee data collection and analysis.
• Monitor medication administration and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Perform assessments, observe behaviors, and identify target behaviors for intervention.
• Assist residents with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, community involvement, and other tasks that promote independence.
• Accompany individuals to and from various appointments.
• Apply applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles with a focus on the DDD population, with a minimum of 1 year of hands‑on ABA implementation experience.
• Monitor and implement positive behavioral support practices.
• Understand and utilize data collection, analysis, and decision‑making based on data trends.
• Familiarity with the ABC framework in describing and addressing behaviors.

• High school diploma/GED required; advanced education preferred.
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) license required or must be obtained within first six months of employment.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in behavioral health.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities highly preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience directly implementing ABA interventions required.
• Understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and positive behavioral support practices.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and overseeing initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than three suspensions or points in the past three years.
• Strong knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation for behavioral interventions.
• Familiarity with behavior assessment tools and techniques, including ABC analysis.
• Flexibility and adaptability in working with individuals with complex behavioral needs.

At The Arc Mercer, you'll be part of a mission‑driven organization where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive, professional environment that values growth, collaboration, and the power of inclusion. Here, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, while building your own skills and career through ongoing training and development. If you're passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and the community, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.

Together, we'll create meaningful opportunities and make a lasting impact. Join us at The Arc Mercer – where every day is an opportunity to change lives.

Email us at recruiter or call 609‑477‑9806 for more information.

The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.