What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Living Director - Supervisor Community-based Residential Services position at Center for Humanistic Change of NJ, Inc.?
Center for Humanistic Change of New Jersey, Inc. (CHCNJ), is a private, non-profit social services agency that operates group homes for adults with developmental disabilities in four New Jersey counties. CHCNJ is committed to the belief that all people have the right to be part of the mainstream of life. All CHCNJ programs have a strong concentration on achieving true community integration for the people who live in our group homes. For a deeper understanding of CHCNJ's values and goals, please read CHCNJ's mission and philosophy statements on our website, www.chcnj.org.
CHCNJ is seeking a person with experience in community-based residential services to fill the position of Community Living Director. This is a middle management, hands-on position that is responsible for direct supervision of designated group home managers, as well as direct care and program coverage as needed in the absence of the program manager.
Some of the responsibilities of the Community Living Director include:
- Promotion and implementation of CHCNJ philosophy
- Recruitment, hiring, training and direct supervision of House Managers in designated programs
- Coordination of the hiring process for direct care staff in designated programs
- Regular visits to designated programs to ensure that programs operate up to the standards of CHCNJ, state and local regulations
- To ensure the continuation of quality care in the absence of the House Manager in designated programs
- Participation in quality improvement meetings, tasks and reviews
- Agency after-hours on call responsibility.
Qualifications for the Community Living Director position include:
- Appropriately related background and knowledge of community-based, residential service associated with adults with developmental disabilities.
- A minimum of two years supervisory experience
- A degree in Human Services or a related field
Minimum requirements for employment at CHCNJ:
- 18 Years of Age
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Computer Skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- Acceptable Driving Record
Among the benefits that CHCNJ offers are low-cost insurance plans that include medical, dental , prescription and vision coverage, as well as plans to cover employee/spouse or employee/child. Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal paid time off is granted. An employer-funded SEP/IRA program is available after one year of continuous employment with CHCNJ.
Center for Humanistic Change of New Jersey, Inc, (CHCNJ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
