Residential Services - Assistant Supervisor

Step Into Leadership While Helping Others Thrive

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking an
Assistant Group Home Manager
to help lead a residential home in
Toms River, New Jersey
, serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional to combine hands-on support with team leadership, helping create a stable, respectful home where individuals can build skills, pursue their goals, and experience greater independence.

Working alongside the Residential Program Manager, you'll help keep the home running effectively, support and develop Direct Support Professionals, and respond to the day-to-day needs of the people we serve. With paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement, this role can be a meaningful next step for someone ready to grow within residential services.

Location:Toms River, New Jersey
Starting Pay:$25.00 per hour, plus applicable evening/weekend shift differentials and overtime opportunities
Schedule:Full-Time | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• Starting pay of $25.00 per hour
• Evening and weekend shift differentials
• Overtime opportunities
• Consistent bi-weekly pay
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career advancement within Residential Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Work with the Residential Program Manager to coordinate the residence's daily operations.
• Provide leadership and assist with decision-making during evenings and weekends, as well as when the Manager is unavailable.
• Supervise, coach, and encourage Direct Support Professionals while helping them deliver quality services and develop professionally.
• Assist in arranging employee schedules, covering shifts, conducting orientation, and completing required training.
• Contribute to a workplace culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and support.

• Support individuals as they strengthen daily living, social, and independent living abilities.
• Encourage involvement in employment, recreation, education, and community activities aligned with individual goals.
• Help carry out and track Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs), including documenting progress toward identified outcomes.
• Take part in interdisciplinary team meetings and maintain collaboration with families, guardians, and service providers.
• Use positive behavioral supports while promoting individual choice, dignity, and independence.

• Help maintain a clean and orderly residence that meets agency and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor medical appointments, medication-related documentation, and the coordination of healthcare services.
• Check daily records, communication logs, and required electronic documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Help maintain compliance with DDD, DHS, DCF, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Assist with inspections, audits, investigations, and quality improvement activities.

• Assist with household budgets, purchasing, inventory, and other operational functions.
• Prepare reports and complete administrative responsibilities within required deadlines.
• Respond thoughtfully to changing circumstances and the evolving needs of participants.
• Take on additional responsibilities that help ensure the residential program operates successfully.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license with no more than five (5) motor vehicle points.
• Strong communication, leadership,…