Assistant Director of Residential Services

Job description:

Assistant Director of Residential Services - Morris County, NJ

Pay: $60,000 to $65,000/year
Status: Full-Time

About ArcMorris

ArcMorris is a nonprofit human services organization that has supported individuals with developmental disabilities in Morris County, NJ, for over 70 years.
Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make meaningful choices, live independently, and thrive in their communities.

Assistant Residential Director Position Overview

The Assistant Residential Director supports the Residential Director and ensures the effective operation of our residential programs. This role provides leadership, training, and oversight to Group Home Managers, ensuring safe, person-centered, and enriching environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

If you are a motivated, compassionate leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee assigned residential programs to ensure quality care and safe operations
• Train, supervise, and evaluate Group Home Managers and other staff in program operations
• Act as liaison between residential programs, other departments, families, and external agencies
• Oversee staffing levels consistent with DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) contracts
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, inspections, and agency policies
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and development of residential staff
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial systems within residential programs
• Conduct program audits of financial records and consumer files
• Facilitate and support individualized planning (IHPs), interdisciplinary team meetings, and treatment processes
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on staff-related issues in collaboration with HR/Personnel Department
• Participate in quality assurance and program evaluation efforts
• Assume on-call responsibilities as needed
• Cooperate with licensing and regulatory bodies during inspections and investigations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Residential Director

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field with 1–3 years of direct supervisory experience in a residential facility, or Associate’s degree in Human Services with at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing budgets and overseeing financial systems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in addressing consumer issues and emergencies
• Proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop staff effectively
• Experience working in programs supporting individuals with IDD preferred

Why Work at ArcMorris

ArcMorris is more than a workplace — it’s a community that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth.

Benefits include:

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (single coverage after 90 days)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (disability, accident, critical illness)
• Legal Insurance (50% employer-covered)
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
• Birthday Day Off (after 4 years of service)
• Flexible Spending Account (medical & dependent care)
• Training & Tuition Assistance
• Mileage & Meal Reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Recognition Programs

Apply Today

Gene C. Rossi, Recruiter – ArcMorris
Phone: (973) 326-9750 x244
Email: Gene.Rossi@arcmorris.org
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Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Sunday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm?
• Have you ever applied or worked at ArcMorris? If so, which location and program?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• management in an IDD Group Home: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Morris County, NJ (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000