Assistant Residential Manager - Group Home Leadership | Toms River

Take the Next Step From Direct Support to Residential Leadership

Strong residential programs depend on leaders who can support their employees, manage daily responsibilities, and ensure individuals receive dependable, person-centered care.

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Residential Manager (Assistant Group Home Manager) to help lead a residential program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Toms River, New Jersey.

This full-time position is ideal for someone with residential direct support experience who is ready to expand their responsibilities into staff supervision, program coordination, and daily residential operations.

Working alongside the Residential Program Manager, you'll provide guidance to Direct Support Professionals, help maintain a safe and organized home, and support individuals as they work toward personal goals and greater independence.

With a 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift, you'll play an important role in coordinating evening activities, household routines, staff responsibilities, and the ongoing needs of the individuals receiving services.

Position Overview

• Position: Assistant Residential Manager / Assistant Group Home Manager
• Location: Toms River, NJ
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Additional Compensation: Applicable evening and weekend shift differentials
• Overtime: Opportunities available
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

What You'll Be Responsible For

Provide Leadership to the Residential Team

• Assist the Residential Program Manager with overseeing daily operations and coordinating residential services.
• Provide direction and leadership during evening and weekend shifts, including periods when the Program Manager is unavailable.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Direct Support Professionals in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Help coordinate staff schedules, secure shift coverage, and maintain appropriate staffing arrangements.
• Assist with new employee orientations and completion of required staff training.
• Reinforce agency procedures, professional expectations, and consistent service delivery.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and a respectful working environment.

Promote Individual Growth and Community Participation

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing daily living, social, and independent living skills.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities, employment, educational opportunities, and community experiences.
• Assist with implementing Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs) and monitoring progress toward established goals.
• Promote positive behavioral support practices that respect each individual's preferences and needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, guardians, and service providers to support individualized outcomes.
• Encourage personal choice, self-advocacy, dignity, and independence in everyday activities.

Oversee Household Operations and Individual Safety

• Help maintain a residential environment that is safe, clean, organized, and appropriate for the individuals receiving services.
• Monitor medical appointments, healthcare coordination, and medication-related records.
• Review daily documentation, staff communication logs, and required electronic records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify operational concerns and communicate appropriate follow-up needs to residential leadership.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable DDD, DHS, DCF, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in program inspections, audits, investigations, and quality improvement activities.

Assist With Program Administration

• Support household budgeting, purchasing, supply management, and inventory responsibilities.
• Complete assigned administrative reports and documentation within required deadlines.
• Help address changing program circumstances, staffing concerns, and individual support needs.
• Coordinate with the Residential Program Manager to maintain consistent daily operations.
• Perform additional responsibilities that contribute to the effective management of the residence.

Leadership That Stays Connected to Direct Support

This isn't a position where you'll be separated from the day-to-day experiences of the individuals and employees you support.

You'll remain actively involved in residential operations while taking on greater responsibility for guiding staff, coordinating services, and helping maintain program standards.

Your experience in residential support will help you understand the challenges employees encounter and provide practical guidance when it matters most.

For professionals interested in growing within Residential Services, this role provides valuable exposure to staff supervision, operational decision-making, regulatory compliance, and residential program management.