Residential Independent Living Skills & Outcomes Specialist

Residential Goal Development and Outcomes Specialist

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year

Status: Full Time

Category: Exempt

Location: Mercer County, NJ

Who We Are

The Arc Mercer has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) for over 70 years. We are recognized for operational excellence, strong leadership, and industry-leading low staff turnover. Our organization is committed to innovation, accountability, and building systems that ensure consistent, high-quality services across all programs.

Field-Based | Residential Group Homes | IDD Services

Position Summary

We are seeking a Residential Independent Living Skills & Outcomes Specialist to oversee and evaluate independent living skills programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in residential group homes.

This is not a behavioral services position and not a direct-care training role. The primary focus is ensuring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are effectively teaching and documenting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and other independent living skills.

This is a field-based position. The majority of time will be spent visiting residential homes, observing programs, auditing documentation, evaluating outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of independent living skills training programs.
• Observe staff teaching ADLs, IADLs, and life skills.
• Ensure training aligns with organizational curriculum and ISP goals.
• Audit documentation, data collection, and progress tracking.
• Measure resident progress and independence outcomes.
• Analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support managers and staff in maintaining quality and consistency across homes.

Skills Areas Monitored

• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Dressing and self-care
• Meal preparation
• Laundry and housekeeping
• Dishwashing and home organization
• Shopping and community skills
• Money management
• Transportation and safety skills

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with IDD.
• Background in residential services, program oversight, quality assurance, habilitation, or related fields.
• Knowledge of ADLs, IADLs, independent living skills, and person-centered planning.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel between residential locations.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on, field-based professional who enjoys observing programs in action, evaluating outcomes, ensuring accountability, and helping individuals achieve greater independence through effective life-skills training.

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Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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