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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv: Early access to earned money

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in New Jersey seeks a Group Homes Program Manager (IDD Population) to oversee residential services, supervise multiple group home supervisors and direct support professionals, and ensure person-centered plans are implemented.

The role collaborates with clinical staff, covers shifts during shortages, participates in investigations and compliance, and reports to the IDD Regional Operations Director; requires high school diploma and relevant experience; on-call availability

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with clinical staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and implement person-centered plans.
• Provide shift coverage and on-call support during staff shortages.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to improve efficiency and workflow for subordinates.
• Assist the Administrator with developing services and overseeing the unit; support investigations for compliance and abuse/neglect allegations.
• Take rotating on-call responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

IDD experience

On-call availability

Flexible schedule

CPR First Aid

Leadership/supervision

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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

Job Type: Regular

Annual Salary Range: 65,000 – 75,000

Reports To: IDD Regional Operations Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises multiple Group Home Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals.

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-solve with group home supervisors during acute staff shortages; offer on-call coverage as needed.
• Coordinate with other clinical/professional staff to improve efficiency and workflow for subordinates and staff.
• Assist the Administrator with developing services and overseeing the unit; collaborate with unit investigations for compliance and allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Take rotating on-call responsibility.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a degree preferred.
• Years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and availability for on-call coverage.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or MedTech certification a plus.
• At least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.; able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; pull 20 lbs.; perform squats, kneels, crawls, crouches, climbs, and stoops; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk; demonstrate proficiency in CPR requiring hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance and peripheral vision; able to talk and hear.

Pre-employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check.
• Name checked in OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references as required.
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: Early access to earned money 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.
• Wellbeing programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Training: Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities.
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities as required by applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact our solutions center.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.