Habilitation Manager

Life, Inc.; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

PTO

Retire Plan

Longevity Bonus (on hire date each年)

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Life, Inc. in New Bern, NC seeks a Habilitation Manager to lead daily operations of our group homes, supervise DSP staff, and ensure high-quality care for residents. You will coordinate assessments, training, and compliance with ICF/IID regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, performance feedback, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maintain safety, quality of life, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of group home operations.
• Understanding of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness.
• Understanding of employee relations and management operations.
• Experience in Human Services field.
• Experience in Supervisory role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Complete initial/annual Habilitation Assessments.
• Implement in-services and monitor assigned objectives.
• Ensure personal appearance of all consumers is maintained according to LIFE, Inc. standards.
• Assure medical needs of each assigned consumer are met through medication checks, order medications as instructed, and schedule/transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Monitor operations of all facilities for cleanliness, equipment, and safe working conditions.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced and well maintained.
• Schedule and maintain yearly inspections (fire and sanitation).
• Monitor and maintain emergency food and supplies as well as daily needs.
• Assist with disciplinary action to ensure compliance with LIFE, Inc. policies.
• Assist with training of new employees (orientation and ongoing).
• Conduct performance appraisals, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation of LIFE, Inc. policies in operations and supervision of DSP staff.
• Complete required inspections and observations per LIFE, Inc. policies.
• Develop staff work schedules to comply with wage/hour laws and ICF/IID requirements.
• Approve PTO requests and ensure proper coverage for group homes.
• Develop monthly activity calendar and monitor as needed.
• Make purchases to maintain household inventory.
• Monitor DSP schedules and hours.
• Approve DSP timesheets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

People management

NC Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title: Habilitation Manager

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• MedicalInsurance
• PTO
• Retire Plan
• Longevity Bonus (on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Complete initial/annual Habilitation Assessments.
• Implement in-services and monitor assigned objectives.
• Ensure personal appearance of all consumers is maintained according to LIFE, Inc. standards.
• Assure the medical needs of each assigned consumer are met through medication checks, order medications as instructed, and schedule/transport clients to appointments as needed or required by ICF regulations.
• Monitor operations of all facilities to include cleanliness, maintain facility equipment, and ensure safe working conditions.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced and well maintained.
• Schedule and maintain all yearly required inspections to include fire and sanitation.
• Monitor and maintain adequate emergency food and supplies as well as daily needed supplies.
• Assist with needed disciplinary action to ensure compliance with LIFE, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Assist with the training of new employees to include general orientation and on‑going training as required by LIFE, Inc. policy.
• Conduct performance appraisals as assigned. Provides measurable feedback to DSP’s, as well as suggestions for improved performance. Formulate and implement employee corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure implementation of all LIFE, Inc. policies as they pertain to the operation of the facilities and the supervision of the DSP staff.
• Complete required inspections and observations as outlined by LIFE, Inc. policies.
• Develop staff work schedule to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and ICF/IID requirements.
• Also approve PTO request and ensure proper coverage is maintained according to needs identified for each group home.
• Develop monthly activity calendar and monitor as needed.
• Make necessary purchases to ensure the maintenance of household inventory.
• Monitor DSP’s schedules and work hours.
• Approve DSP’s timesheets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required Knowledge: Meet the requirements of DSP’s.
• Thorough knowledge of group home operations.
• Understanding of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness.
• Understanding of employee relations and management operations.
• Experience Required: Supervisory experience (preferred).
• Experience in Human Services field.
• Skills / Abilities: Excellent leadership and human relation abilities.
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct daily operations.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Possess and maintain NC driver’s license.
• Able to lift or move up to 40 lbs or more.
• Able to bend, lift, turn, and respond quickly
• May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids at times.
• Position has on‑call requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.