ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Assistant Supervisor of Professional Residential Services Developmental Disabilities sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a master's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $73,707 to $108,073, and state payroll currently lists about 18 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Human Services's employment page may require a click-through to see specific openings. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 18 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $101,200. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (18)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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.
Definition
Under direction of a Supervisor, Department of Human Services, assists in the management and administration of all aspects of residential services within the units assigned, including the supervision of personnel and the integration and coordination of programs within the units assigned; does other related work.
Examples of work
Participates in the administration of the residential and professional programs for the clients within the assigned units. Participates in the implementation and development of ongoing programs in residential and professional programming. Participates in the development of goals and objectives for the section. Supervises staff assignment to the assigned units. Maintains staff, client, parent, and client advocate awareness and understanding of policies and procedures for the delivery of services to clients. Participates in the implementation of Individual Habilitation Plans developed by the treatment team. Investigates incidents, accidents, complaints or inquiries. Conducts inspections and reviews of residential areas and section programs. Participates in the development and conducts inservice training programs for assigned staff. 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. Prepares reports and correspondence. May develop corrective plans to remedy any deficiencies within the section. Oversees the safety, well being, training and acceptable appearance of clients within the assigned units. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized 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 types of professional programs likely to be needed by the developmentally disabled. Knowledge of the components of the Individual Habilitation Plan after a period of training. Knowledge of the investigative techniques. Knowledge of the emotional, mental, social and other problems and difficulties of developmentally disabled persons. Knowledge of the problems likely to be encountered in maintaining a safe, sanitary and orderly environment within resident living facilities for the developmentally disabled. Knowledge of methods used to plan, develop and implement a varied resident living program designed to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Ability to maintain staff, client and parent awareness of existing programs. Ability to investigate incidents, accidents or complaints. Ability to conduct staff training programs. Ability to develop plans to correct program deficiencies. Ability to read and interpret laws, regulations, and standards, and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise personnel engaged in the custody, care, protection and rehabilitation of developmentally disabled persons. Ability to develop work, training, and recreation schedules and programs for groups of clients. Ability to select and assign appropriate living quarters to clients, and to coordinate resident living programs with other services provided by the institution. Ability to provide advice and counsel to clients of varied mental and chronological ages, experience, and backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with client's parents, guardians, employees, teachers and others interested in or concerned with programs for the developmentally disabled. 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 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. CODES: 23/S24 - MER 8/30/08
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. Seven (7) years of professional experience in work involving the direct care, training, treatment, or other habilitative services to the developmentally disabled in a residential setting or health care facility, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Nursing, Guidance and Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year 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.