Assistant Group Home Manager-Benhaven Residential

Benhaven, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical & Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability

Term-Life Insurance

Voluntary Life

Mutual of America 403b & 401a

10 Vacation (accrued)

10 Sick days (accrued)

3 Personal Days

8 Holidays

Employee Incentives

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Benhaven Residential Services seeks an Assistant Manager for a North Haven 6-bed CLA group home. This full-time non-exempt role supports staff, oversees routines, and ensures resident programs meet goals. Schedule includes Tue–Sat shifts; a second site in New Haven and another in Hamden are also listed.

The role requires strong communication, disability experience, and ability to supervise, train, and coordinate staffing. A CT driver’s license and Healthcare-related systems knowledge are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work second shift and weekends; able to do occasional meetings.
• CT driver’s license and reliable vehicle required; background checks pass.

Responsibilities

• Oversees household routines and staff scheduling, including overtime.
• Provides on-site leadership, briefing and de-briefing to staff.
• Trains staff in routines, observes performance and ensures program fidelity.
• Acts as House Manager in absence and supports the manager with staffing.
• Oversees resident programming, behavior plans, and documentation.
• Maintains communication with team members and participates in residents’ meetings.

Skills

Communication

Shift flexibility

Background checks

Disabilities experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Therap system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benhaven Residential Services is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of its group homes located in North Haven.

Full-time:

31 hours per week, non-exempt position

Location:

North Haven, 6-bed CLA group home

Schedule:

Tuesday 3:30p-9:30p, Wednesday 1p-9:30p, Thursday 3:30-9:30, Friday 4:30-9:30, Saturday 2p-10p

Full-time:

30 hours per week, non-exempt position

Location:

New Haven, 4-bed CLA group home

Schedule:

Saturday 9a-3p, Sunday-Tuesday 3p-9p, Thursday 3p-9p

Full-time:

33 hours per week, non-exempt position

Location:

Hamden, 4-bed CLA group home

Schedule:

Monday 3p-9p, Tuesday 9a-5p, Wednesday 3p-8p, Thursday 9a-5p, Fridayp 3-9p

Responsibilities:

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversees the implementation of household routines and provides feedback where needed
• Provides on-site leadership, briefing, and de-briefing
• Implements house staffing systems, including the management of overtime
• As assigned, trains staff in household routines and observes staff performance
• Acts as House Manager in the House Manager’s absence, including on-call responsibilities.
• Supports the manager in creating and maintaining the staffing schedule.
• Provides on-site leadership by overseeing staff assignments and providing feedback
• Supervises staff implementation of behavior plans and resident routines
• As assigned, conduct guided practice and ongoing instruction in resident programs
• Acts as the primary source of communication for team members
• Participates in residents’ team meetings
• Contributes information towards the development of individual plans, goals, and behavior plan
• As assigned, provides training in resident programming
• Oversees supporters’ ongoing implementation of resident programs
• Oversees staff documentation of resident programs, including ISP and behavior plans
• Attends to the resident’s needs, belongings, and physical environment
• Is informed about all residents of the home

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills, understanding of important clinical concepts
• The flexibility to work second shift and weekends. Must take occasional assignments related to meetings and appointments
• Participate in a variety of physical activities (e.g., walking, hiking, lifting, pushing, and pulling).
• CT driver’s license, reliable and safe vehicle with registration and insurance.
• Strong computer and technical skills (Therap or other systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Experience with autism and/or developmental disabilities
• Pass a variety of background checks

Standard Benefits:

• Anthem Medical & Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Term-Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• Mutual of America 403b & 401a
• 10 Vacation (accrued)
• 10 Sick days (accrued)
• 3 Personal Days
• 8 Holidays
• Employee Incentives
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement