ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF RESIDENT LIVING MENTAL HEALTH

Code: 04213C Unknown Unknown

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

Under direction of a Supervisor of Resident Living, in a state institution under the jurisdiction of the Division of Mental Health Services, Department of Human Services, has charge of the operation of the cottages and the resident living program, including the care, custody and protection of the resident population housed therein; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Maintains the measures necessary for the safety, training, custody, and wellbeing of cottage residents. Assists in the assignment of residents to appropriate living quarters and coordinates resident schedules with other institution services. Assists in interpreting hospital objectives, programs, policies, standards, and regulations and the progress of individuals to families, relatives, guardians, and other persons concerned with the welfare of residents, and enlists their cooperation with the treatment program. Assists in assembling information for budget preparation and in developing program objectives. Assists with the enforcement of the laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures governing the work of the institution. Participates in staff and other conferences concerned with the problems and progress of the residents and in devising appropriate methods for specific problems and situations. Notes and investigates unusual occurrences and significant conditions in the buildings and on the grounds; takes action required to ensure safe conditions and reports such incidents to a supervisory official. Under direction, makes investigations of facts and conditions involving incidents and complaints made by residents, their relatives, and/or employees; reports thereon, and makes recommendations for proper remedial measures. Makes periodic inspections of cottages to ensure orderly, sanitary, safe, and proper conditions. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Participates in an inservice training and continuing education. Assumes responsibility for the overall supervision of the cottages after normal business hours as assigned. Assigns and instructs cottage employees of varied titles and supervises the performance of their work. Supervises the activities of the residents living in the cottages; makes tours of the facilities, and, when so required, assists with discipline and the prevention of disorder. Responds to emergency calls during the period of duty, and takes those measures necessary to assure safe and orderly conditions within the institution. Prepares accurate and informative reports of resident living activities. 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.

License

Appointee 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 the laws, rules, regulations, standards, programs, policies, and procedures of the particular institution and of the Department of Human Services after a period of training. Knowledge of supervisory and employee relations techniques. Knowledge of the problems and difficulties, emotional, mental, social, and of persons who are confined in an institution. Knowledge of the problems encountered in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment within the resident living facilities, and in providing a suitable substitute for home life within the limitations of the institution framework. Knowledge of management techniques involving planning, identification, and attainment of objectives. Knowledge of skills required in organizing personnel and other resources to achieve efficient utilization and maximum economy. Knowledge of budget preparation for a large operational unit. Knowledge of techniques involved in planning, developing, and implementing a varied resident living program including training in selfhelp, social skills, personal hygiene, recreation, and housekeeping. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret basic law, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise personnel engaged in the custody, care, protection, and rehabilitation of institutionalized persons. Ability to formulate and develop the work, training, and recreation schedules and programs for groups of residents. Ability to select and assign residents to appropriate living quarters, schools, and other programs commensurate with their individual abilities, aptitudes, and knowledge. Ability to advise, counsel, and guide persons of varied mental and chronological ages, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. Ability to work effectively with residents, parents, guardians, supervisory officials, employees, teachers, and others interested in or concerned with the programs of the institution. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODE: CAH 4/26/95

Note

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional supervisory experience in work involving the direct care, training, or other habilitative service to residents in an institution for the mentally ill. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.