Group Homes Program Manager (IDD Population) (equivalent to Residential Director)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Discount program

Paid Time Off (FT)

Health insurance (FT)

401(k)

Well-being programs

Free CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Group Homes Program Manager (IDD Population) to supervise multiple group homes and direct support staff, ensuring each setting delivers person-centered plans and coordinated clinical care.

The role requires regular site visits, collaboration with healthcare teams, and occasional work from the North Brunswick corporate office, with annual compensation in the 65k–75k range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on‑call coverage as needed.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clinical and professional healthcare staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite implementation of person-centered plans.
• Provide shift coverage and problem solving with group home supervisors during acute shortages of direct support staff.
• Provide on-call coverage for people supported, including services as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabil

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible schedule

CPR certification

First Aid certification

NCI/MedTech certification

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree preferred

Job description

Group Homes Program Manager (IDD Population)

Type: Regular

Annual Salary Range: 65-75k

Reports To: IDD Regional Operations Director

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple Group Home Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals.
• Frequent visits to assigned Group Homes; work primarily in group home settings.
• Attend meetings and work from North Brunswick Corporate office when required.
• Take rotating on‑call responsibility.
• Co‑ordinate and monitor the unit’s internal quality assurance system and needs.
• Assist the Administrator with development of services and oversight of the unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with clinical and professional healthcare staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite implementation of person‑centered plans.
• Provide shift coverage and problem solving with group home supervisors during acute shortages of direct support staff.
• Provide on‑call coverage for people supported, including services as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on‑call coverage as needed.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification, a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 lbs, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision; must be able to talk and hear.

Benefits

• PayActiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: physical, emotional and financial chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for the above benefits.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Applicants will complete a criminal background check, drug testing, educational verification, and other credentialing as required by the position. Positions that require driving will require proof of driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.