- Location
- Tuckerton, New Jersey, United States · published · Lakewood, New Jersey, United States · Toms River, New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workable
Description
Assistant Program Supervisor
Help Lead a Day Program Where Skills Grow and Opportunities Take Shape
Bring people, programs, and purpose together.
The Arc of Ocean County is seeking an Assistant Program Supervisor to help coordinate Adult Day Services and support the employees who make each participant's experience meaningful. This position combines hands-on program coordination, staff guidance, and a focus on individual progress to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build practical skills, explore vocational opportunities, strengthen independence, and connect with their communities.
Working alongside program leadership, you'll help translate individual goals into purposeful daily activities while contributing to effective operations, quality services, and a positive team environment. If you have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and are ready to expand your responsibilities in human services, this is an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while helping others reach their potential.
Position at a Glance
- Location: Tuckerton, NJ | Toms River, NJ | Lakewood, NJ
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Pay: $26.00 per hour
- Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly
- Overtime: Overtime Opportunities Available
Your Role in Building a Stronger Day Program
Program Coordination and Daily Operations
- Help coordinate daily program schedules and activities to support smooth, effective service delivery.
- Work with program leadership to uphold standards for participant care and overall program performance.
- Assist with organizing staffing requirements, coordinating workflow, and maintaining communication so employees have the guidance and resources needed to address program priorities.
- Contribute to daily operational tasks, program coordination, and staff supervision.
Staff Guidance and Team Development
- Coach and guide program employees, encouraging teamwork and ongoing professional development.
- Promote a cooperative workplace where employees can coordinate their efforts to meet each participant's individual needs.
- Support staff supervision and help employees carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Participant Progress and Skill Development
- Track participant progress toward individualized goals involving independence, vocational skills, and daily living abilities.
- Help create opportunities for participants to practice and develop skills through structured program activities, vocational experiences, and community participation.
- Encourage a person-centered approach that respects individual choices and supports active participation in meaningful activities.
- Help maintain an environment where participants can work toward personal goals and greater independence.
Service Quality, Documentation, and Safety
- Review participant files and program documentation to help ensure records are complete, accurate, and consistent with agency expectations.
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming, inclusive setting that responds to the needs of the individuals receiving services.
- Take part in quality improvement activities designed to strengthen service delivery and support positive outcomes.
Communication and Community Partnerships
- Coordinate with families, Support Coordinators, funding agencies, and community organizations to help ensure services meet individual needs.
- Share relevant information with program leadership, employees, and interdisciplinary team members about participant needs and operational priorities.
- Build and maintain professional relationships that support coordinated services and create opportunities for greater community inclusion.
Grow Your Leadership Within Adult Day Services
As an Assistant Program Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to build on your experience in direct support while becoming more involved in the coordination of people, activities, and program operations. You'll work alongside program leadership and help employees deliver individualized services that encourage adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop new abilities, participate in their communities, and make progress toward their goals.
Your contribution will help connect the daily work of the program with the broader goal of delivering consistent, person-centered services.