Floating Residential Manager

Job Description

Job Description

❤️ Be the Reason Someone Has a Better DayFloating Residential Manager

Lincoln Park, NJ
Part-Time | Per Diem
$26.00 per hour
Paid Training | DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Advancing Opportunities, Inc. , we are not just hiring employees. We are building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

We are seeking a dependable and experienced leader who wants to make a meaningful difference, support individuals in achieving greater independence, and help employees provide consistent, person-centered services.

Whether you are advancing your career, changing professions, or bringing years of leadership experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a positive impact in the lives of others.

About Advancing Opportunities, Inc.

For more than 76 years, Advancing Opportunities, Inc. has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We provide person-centered services to people with disabilities and their families so they can live as independently as possible. Recognized as one of New Jersey’s leading disability service providers, the agency offers residential and community-based support, advocacy, career development, and family support.

Advancing Opportunities, Inc. also operates the Assistive Technology Center, an online resource that helps people with disabilities, their families, educators, and employers identify and learn about assistive information and technology that can support their goals.

At Advancing Opportunities, Inc., our team members are more than employees. They are advocates, mentors, leaders, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, professional growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team????? Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26.00 per hour
• DailyPay, providing access to earned wages before payday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Company-paid training
• Additional benefits may vary based on employment status and eligibility

???? Paid Training & Career Growth

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Lead a team that makes a difference every day
• Build relationships that positively change lives
• Help individuals achieve their personal goals
• Support independence, dignity, and self-confidence
• Strengthen the quality and consistency of residential services
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You’ll Do

As a Floating Residential Manager , you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment that fosters communication, well-being, empowerment, and support for the individuals served by the program.

You will be responsible for the overall management of the residential site you supervise and all employees working at the site. You will provide direct supervision to site employees, including Direct Support Professionals. you may support other regional programs as needed. 

The Residential Manager is included in the required staffing ratio and will serve as a role model for employees by demonstrating how job responsibilities should be performed, maintaining a professional and positive attitude, and modeling appropriate interactions with individuals receiving services and other professionals.

Your responsibilities may include:

Staff Supervision

• Provide frontline supervision to all employees assigned to the residential site.
• Meet regularly with each site employee to provide supervision, skill training, coaching, and mentoring that supports professional development.
• Document and address identified employee training or performance improvement needs.
• Manage site scheduling, including callouts, no-shows, time-off requests, and coverage needs.
• Provide direct program coverage when needed to maintain appropriate staffing levels and continuity of services.
• Interview Direct Support Professional candidates and make recommendations regarding potential new hires.
• Participate in and attend planning meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings for each individual supported.
• Model professional conduct and appropriate interactions with individuals receiving services, employees, families, and other professionals.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and consistent implementation of program requirements.

Programming

• Respond appropriately to crisis situations by notifying the appropriate individuals and completing and submitting required incident reports.
• Immediately report medical concerns to unit leadership and the agency nurse, as appropriate.
• Develop and coordinate monthly activities for individuals supported by the program.
• Ensure that planned activities are implemented and that required funds and resources are available.
• Oversee the daily management of the residential unit and site in accordance with each individual’s Individualized Service Plan or treatment plan.
• Ensure that individuals receive the supervision, assistance, and support outlined in their plans.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, respectful, and person-centered living environment.
• Encourage community participation, personal choice, independence, and progress toward individual goals.
• Support effective communication among employees, individuals receiving services, families, leadership, and other members of the support team.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, document, and reconcile all site-related and individual-related expenditures.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, upkeep, and safety of the physical residence.
• Monitor the condition, maintenance, and safe operation of site vehicles.
• Report required repairs, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and site conditions to the Unit Director.
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required site documentation.
• Review logs, medication records, inventories, incident reports, assessments, progress notes, vehicle logs, and other required records.
• Communicate documentation concerns, operational issues, compliance concerns, and other identified problems directly to the Program Director.
• Ensure that the residence is prepared for state licensing visits and other required inspections.
• Maintain the readiness and organization of individual files, medication records, program documentation, and the physical site.
• Support compliance with applicable regulations, agency policies, program procedures, and quality standards.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• ✔ Compassionate and caring
• ✔ Dependable and responsible
• ✔ Patient and positive
• ✔ Professional and team-oriented
• ✔ An effective communicator
• ✔ Comfortable supervising, coaching, and developing employees
• ✔ Organized and attentive to detail
• ✔ Able to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies
• ✔ Committed to delivering person-centered services
• ✔ Comfortable providing direct support as part of the staffing ratio
• ✔ Flexible and able to provide coverage based on program needs
• ✔ Interested in building a meaningful career in human services
• ✔ Ready to make a difference in the lives of others

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of managerial experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs in a group home setting.
• Two years DDD licensing non-provisional
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulations, Advancing Opportunities, Inc. values, and program policies and procedures.
• Basic computer and internet literacy.
• Ability to use email, electronic timekeeping systems, and other applications required to enter and retrieve job-related information.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Access to a personal vehicle with at least the minimum automobile liability insurance coverage required by the state.
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including FBI clearance when applicable.
• Ability to successfully complete a physical examination and tuberculosis screening.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage based on the operational needs of the residential program.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Per Diem
• Hours and shifts will vary based on program and staffing needs.
• Flexibility is required for callouts, staffing shortages, emergencies, and other coverage needs.
• The Floating Residential Manager may be required to provide direct program coverage as part of the staffing ratio in several regional programs.
• Per diem hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on available assignments and operational needs.

???? Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your leadership, compassion, dedication, and hard work can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Today and Become the Reason Someone Has a Better Day.

“Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today”

About Our Organization

Advancing Opportunities, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment