Assistant Manager - Adult Day Care

A-Line Staffing is now hiring an Assistant Manager – Adult Day Care (Certified Dementia Practitioner, CDP) in Bernards, NJ 07920. The Assistant Manager would be working for a Major Healthcare System and has career growth potential. Highlights Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pay Rate:$30-36 hourly Responsibilities Support daily operations of the Adult Day Center, ensuring services align with organizational policies and program standards. Complete member intakes and assessments, enter required information into EPIC, and maintain accurate and timely documentation. Communicate with members and families regarding schedules, program updates, changes in member needs, and concerns. Promote member safety, dignity, engagement, and person-centered care. Support staff in responding to behavioral concerns, medical needs, and emergency situations. Provide operational coverage as needed and serve as acting manager in the absence of the Adult Day Manager. Assist with daily supervision of full-time, part-time, and per diem staff, volunteers, and interns. Assign and monitor daily responsibilities, ensure appropriate staffing coverage, and provide ongoing guidance, training, coaching, and support. Monitor staff performance and compliance with organizational policies, safety procedures, documentation requirements, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements. Contribute feedback and recommendations for staff performance evaluations and coordinate staff meetings with the Adult Day Manager. Foster a collaborative, professional work environment focused on high-quality member services. Oversee therapeutic recreation programming and support activity staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating engaging activities for older adults with varying functional and cognitive abilities. Ensure programming accommodates individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive impairments. Support monthly activity calendars, member and family communications, and the development of new activities based on member interests and needs. Coordinate with external vendors and community partners providing recreational, therapeutic, educational, wellness, and other programming. Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on member needs and engagement. Conduct community outreach and marketing activities to increase awareness of the Adult Day Center and support program growth. Develop and maintain relationships with company partners, community organizations, referral sources, and other stakeholders. Represent the center at outreach activities, community events, presentations, and program-development opportunities. Support initiatives to increase member census and strengthen referral relationships. Analyze census trends and prepare routine census and operational reports for leadership. Support grant identification, preparation, submission, and administration as appropriate. Coordinate required grant reporting, including quarterly reports and documentation required by funding organizations. Maintain program data for operational, census, grant, and leadership reporting. Assist the Adult Day Manager with administrative and operational projects and perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification required. Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, health services, gerontology, recreation, social services, or a related field. Supervisory or management experience in an adult day program, long-term care (LTC), assisted living facility (ALF), senior services, or a related healthcare setting. Strong experience working with older adults, particularly individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive impairments. Previous experience supporting individuals who are frail, chronically disabled, or living with cognitive impairments. Experience in long-term care, assisted living, or adult day program settings. Experience planning, developing, implementing, or overseeing activities or therapeutic recreation programs. Knowledge of diversional and redirection techniques for members with dementia and other cognitive impairments. Ability to engage, redirect, and communicate appropriately with members experiencing dementia-related behaviors. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with community outreach, program development, or census growth. Experience with grant administration or reporting. Master's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. Certified Activities Professional (CAP). Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or another relevant certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC