What is the salary for RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS?

In FY 2027, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS earns between $42,397 and $61,027 per year. Salary range code: H11.

What education is required for RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS?

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS requires an associate's degree, or equivalent experience may be substituted — see the Requirements section for the exact terms.

How much experience is needed for RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS?

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS requires approximately 1 year of relevant experience. See the full Requirements section for the official wording.

Which union represents RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS?

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS is represented by AFSCME (ERG prefix H).

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2-10 MONTHS

Code: 04171 State Competitive Range: H11 (FY 2027) Work week 40: FLSA covered Overtime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $42,396.51 - $61,026.81/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Residential Services Supervisor 2-10 Months is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.

You can qualify with an associate's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $42,397 to $61,027.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

Under direction of the Director of Residential Services or Administrative Supervisor, Residential Services, Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, New Jersey Department of Education, directs and carries out activities of a cottage or assists in a dormitory or residence; does other related duties as required.

IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS:

Under direction, has charge of planning and leading activities of an assigned shift, dormitory, residence, or cottage; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Ensures that students or residents are suitably, safely, and comfortably housed in accord with rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Attends scheduled meetings.

Maintains essential records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

IF ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

Supervises twenty-four (24) or fewer students.

Ensures that proper discipline is observed on vehicles transporting students.

Instructs students in household and personal habits.

Maintains a good home-like atmosphere within the assigned area.

Manages the household and the routine of the assigned area.

Guides students in social relationships and personal development.

Acts as head supervisor of a designated unit in the absence of a Residential Services Supervisor 1.

Ensures that students are properly dressed and that their clothing is cleaned and repaired as needed.

Maintains the recreation program and participates in outdoor and indoor recreation activities with students.

Maintains student discipline including minor discipline and behavior problems, and referring serious problems to immediate supervisor.

Advises parents in matters of clothing, spending money, and personal needs.

Supervises students on chartered school buses and other school vehicles.

Communicates with students in total communication to meet their needs as they relate to the residential program.

IF ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS:

Plans, directs, organizes, and supervises the shift activities for an assigned shift including social, recreation, transportation, and meal time activities according to individual capacities.

Leads all assigned residents, to include, training, providing guidance and direction.

Assists residents with activities of daily living according to their capabilities.

Prepares work schedules to ensure coverage as required by the facility.

Maintains accountability of all equipment, vehicles assigned to the facility.

Conducts inspections of assigned areas.

Monitors all assigned residents to ensure conformance to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility.

Interprets facility rules and regulations to residents..

Familiarizes residents with services and programs available at the facility and in the community.

Ensures that residents are suitably, safely, and comfortably housed in accord with rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

Establishes standards of cleanliness and personal habits, and carries out these standards through instructing and supervising residents.

Reports serious or chronic problems to the administrative supervisor.

May counsel residents on matters relating to their social, personal, and moral development.

May train new personnel assigned to the shift.

Prepares reports.

Education

Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hour credits at an accredited college or university.

Experience

FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

One (1) year of experience in direct care training and supervision of handicapped children in a residential setting.

SPECIAL SKILL: Appointee must be able to communicate effectively in the language of the deaf, particularly American Sign Language, sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

SPECIAL NOTE: Appointees for Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf must successfully pass a screening process administered by the school's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Committee.

SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:6-7.2 et seq., N.J.S.A.18A:39-19.1 et seq., N.J.S.A.18A6-4.14 et seq., and N.J.S.A.18A:12-1.2 et seq., employees in the public, private handicap, and nonpublic schools in New Jersey must submit to a background check which includes fingerprinting. The applicant bears the cost of the fingerprint check.

FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS:

One (1) year of experience in direct care training and supervision of residents in a residential setting.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of practical problems involved in supervising the safety and cleanliness of a designated residence where children with impaired hearing or veterans are housed. Ability to instruct residents and students in household and personal habits. Ability to interpret established rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Ability to ensure that proper discipline devoid of unnecessary harshness is maintained. IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Ability to manage a household and routine of children they are assigned. Ability to maintain a good home-like atmosphere. Ability to consult with parents on matters relating to student's hygiene needs and personal development. Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired by use of Sign Language, finger spelling, or other accepted methods by successfully completing training provided. Ability to guide students in social relationships and personal development. Ability to ensure that students are properly dressed and that clothing is cleaned and repaired. Ability to maintain a recreation program and to participate in programs. Ability to handle minor discipline and behavior problems. Ability to advise parents in matters of clothing, spending money, and personal needs of students. IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS: Ability to oversee employees and to organize work. Ability to establish standards of cleanliness and personal habits, and to instruct and counsel residents so they adhere to these standards. Ability to plan, direct, organize, and carry out programs and recreation activities for the hearing impaired or resident veterans. Ability to maintain professional decorum when interacting with the public. Ability to keep essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated below on a year- for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience. SC4013N/AH1110 MonthSC4013N/AH14- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 5/18/2013