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Join our dynamic team as a Residential Assistant Supervisor in one of our New Jersey programs offering services to adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. You will work in a residential group home teaching life skill, providing individual and group counseling, planning recreational activities, and promoting community integration.

Our programs support aging and active people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This unique opportunity caters to providing supports to the older population, in all areas of care. This may include supporting people with conditions such as functional impairment and dementia, people who use oxygen tanks, and people who may need frequent trips to the hospital for both emergency and routine services. Our programs require the understanding of varying psychological complexities and the ability to exhibit patience.

Location available: Emerson, NJ

Hourly rate: $21.02

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, days and hours vary by location.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Supervisor in ensuring that all staff have completed training requirementsEnsure the completion of daily documentation by all staff including MARs, logs, etc.Oversee and delegate assignments of monthly tasks to staffAssist the Program Supervisor with staff scheduling and overall supervisionBe an advocate for the people we supportAct as a liaison between the people we support and their familiesPlan recreational activities

Education & Experience:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.A High School Diploma or GED is required; some college is a plusA valid Driver's License with no more than 5 points is requiredWork or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferredAbility to participate in 2 weekdays of NJS Mandated DDD initial trainings during normal business hours upon hireTuberculosis test required for most positionsNew Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory

Benefits Include:

DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today! 

Tuition reimbursement 

Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full time positions) 

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) 

403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions 

Life insurance and long-term disability 

Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.