ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF RESIDENT LIVING DEV DISABILITIES/VETERANS SERVICES

Code: 04213D State Competitive Range: S22 (FY 2027) Work week 4E: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $69,668.2 - $101,950.9/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 the direction of the Director of Professional/Residential Services or other supervisory official in the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, or Department of Veterans Affairs, 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, and/or serves as "Institutional Officer of the Day" on an assigned shift during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; and/or responsible for the coordination of the residential care workers and ensures continuity of care from shift to shift; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Maintains the measures necessary for the safety, training, custody, and well-being of homeless veterans or residents who are developmentally disabled. Assigns residents to appropriate living quarters and coordinates resident schedules with other institutional/facility services. Explains and interprets institution/facility objectives, programs, policies, standards, and regulations and the progress of individuals to parents, guardians, and other persons concerned with the welfare of residents and enlists their cooperation with the general programs of the institution. Explains, interprets, and enforces the laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures governing the work of the institution/facility to employees and residents to ensure their understanding and adherence. Ensures residents are familiarized with services and programs available in the institution/facility and in the community. Assembles information for budget preparation. Ensures that sufficient quantities of supplies/materials are ordered and present to meet the programmatic needs of the residential population. 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. Develops and carries out an effective safety program to eliminate accident hazards to residents/employees for the residential living program. Notes and investigates unusual occurrences and significant conditions in the buildings and on the grounds; reports such incidents to a supervisory official. Responds to emergency calls while on duty; takes measures necessary to ensure safe and orderly conditions within the institution/facility. Under direction, investigates facts and conditions involving incidents and complaints made by residents, their relatives, and/or employees; reports thereon and makes recommendations for proper remedial measures. Inspects living and program areas to ensure that residents are suitably, safely, and comfortably housed in accordance with rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Plans, schedules, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct. Supervises the activities of the residents living in the cottages; when so required, assists with discipline and the prevention of disorder; ensures incidents of a more serious nature are reported up the chain of command. Assists in developing long and short-term goals and objectives for resident living programs. Participates in policy development, revision, and review with institution/facility administration. Prepares accurate, concise, and informative reports on programs, activities, residents, and employees as required. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how 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 HUMAN SERVICES: Makes recommendations to the supervisory official regarding individual residents for presentation to the institutional evaluation committee. Responds to each request to authorize the mechanical restraint of a resident, observes the resident, evaluates his/her behavior, and determines the need for a mechanical restraint; writes and signs a restraint order and supervises application of the restraint if such action is warranted. Assumes responsibility for the overall supervision of the institution when serving as "Institutional Officer of the Day," after normal business hours, or as assigned. IF ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Maintains accountability of all equipment including vehicles assigned to the residential living program. Assists in developing and conducting in-service training programs.

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 the laws, rules, regulations, standards, programs, policies, and procedures of the institution/facility and of the department. Knowledge of supervisory and employee relations techniques. Knowledge of the emotional, mental, social, and other problems and difficulties of persons who are confined in an institution/facility. Knowledge of the psychological, social, and vocational needs of residents. Knowledge of the problems likely to be 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/facility framework. Knowledge of management techniques involving planning, identification, and attainment of objectives. 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 self-help, social skills, personal hygiene, recreation, and housekeeping. Knowledge of the treatment, self-reclamation, and community reintegration programs and goals provided by the professional members of the institution/facility and/or other outside organizations. Ability to comprehend and interpret basic laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to plan, develop, direct, organize, and carry out effective work, training, and recreation schedules and programs, and provide assignments to individuals and groups. Ability to develop and improve institution/facility rules, regulations, and objectives, and communicate them in a manner easily understood by employees and residents. Ability to select and assign residents to appropriate living quarters and work commensurate with their individual abilities, aptitudes, and knowledge. Ability to advise, counsel, and guide persons of varied mental and chronological ages, experience, and backgrounds. Ability to resolve minor personnel problems. Ability to organize personnel and other resources to achieve efficient utilization and maximum economy. Ability to work effectively with residents, parents, guardians, supervisory officials, employees, and others interested in or concerned with the programs of the institution/facility. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related unit. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 if 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.

Note

The 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 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. Eight (8) years of professional experience in a residential or health care setting, involving the direct care, training, or other habilitative services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and/or substance abuse issues, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "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.