Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS: $250 AFTER 90 DAYS!!!

North Jersey Friendship House (NJFH) is a non-profit organization with a mission to build the skills of individuals with varying abilities and developmental needs by providing, within a safe haven, comprehensive clinical treatment, vocational training and work opportunities in order to achieve meaningful and productive lives. The services provided by North Jersey Friendship House are designed to address the unique needs and goals of the individual. Our programs include day treatment, supported employment services and an adults with autism day program.

We are seeking a Full-Time Site Supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Autism site in Hackensack, NJ. The site supervisor will work with the Program Coordinator and Executive Director of Autism Services to establish measurable objectives to ensure each member's program is based around his/her ISP goals and develop and ensure staff consistently implement strategies set forth in the ISP. Additionally, the Site Supervisor is responsible for:

Essential Functions include:

• Work with Program Coordinator to establish measurable objectives and strategies to ensure each person’s program is based around their individual service plan (ISP) outcomes.
• Develop and ensure your site staff consistently implement strategies set forth in the individual service plan.
• Responsible for supervision and training of staff at the site.
• Ensure that all DDD and Friendship House policy and procedures are followed consistently.
• Provide oversite and final approval of structured and meaningful program activity schedule(s) per week. Offer ideas or training materials for implementation if needed.
• Prepare for and lead member groups to facilitate positive outcomes as needed.
• Teach/reinforce proper implementation of ISP strategies.
• Update and maintain the At a Glance Book for your site. Ensure all staff are made aware of any strategy changes.
• Ensure that staff/member ratios are maintained at all times in the community.
• Ensure that the trip log is utilized consistently by all staff when out in the community and all prescribed medications are available both on site and in the community.
• Maintain good working relationships with family members, Support Coordinators, transportation providers and other community resources (i.e., internship placements, local businesses, etc.).
• Oversight of daily documentation on each member and ensure documentation is meaningful and related to their ISP outcomes
• Notify Program Coordinator/Behaviorist of any change in member behaviors, concerns or progress
• Schedule monthly staff meetings
• Attend and participate in supervisor meetings with Executive Director of Autism Services
• Coordinate with the facility to remain up-to-date on emergency procedures and train your staff accordingly
• Maintain petty cash account including weekly reconciliations
• Communicate with finance department to ensure that staff hours are appropriately recorded
• Work with Program Coordinator/Behaviorist on annual progress reports for each member
• Maintain supply inventory and order replenishments as needed
• Oversee that all program member’s records and medications are kept in a secure cabinet.
• Drive up to a 15 passenger van to and from community activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Autism Services or Program Coordinator/Behaviorist

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Human Services or related field and one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Three (3) years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Salary: $18.97 per hour

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted. Masks are required at site location.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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