Manager

Favarh Inc; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Generous benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) plan

EBHRA plan

Referral program

Discounted fitness membership

Training program

Employee assistance program

Internal advancement

Job summary

Favarh Inc. in Avon, CT seeks a Residential Housing- Group Home Manager to lead the daily operation of the residential program within the Residential Housing Services department.

The role drives procedures, training, and supports participants toward greater independence, while coordinating with leadership and ensuring safety and compliance. The position requires a 1st shift schedule, weekend flexibility, and strong communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Requires HH, GED or higher; 21+ age
• Valid CT Driver's License with at least 3 years
• Safe driving record required
• Experience with adults with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures while respecting participants' rights.
• Maintain flexible schedule across 7 days.
• Coordinate complex systems and communicate with stakeholders.
• Oversee daily/weekly chores and staff instruction.
• Monitor participants' financial transactions per procedures.
• Ensure participants have needed personal items.
• Provide staff training for leisure activities for participants.
• Dispense medications as regulations require.
• Provide counseling for minor adjustments and escalate when needed.
• Document programs in Therap per policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Staff training

Financial oversight

Documentation

Counseling

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or substantial work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Tools

Therap

Job description

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Manager

Full Time Salary Avon, CT, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Salary: $63,000.00 Annually

Position: Residential Housing- Group Home Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, (FLSA) Exempt

Schedule: 1 st Shift, M-F, Flexible, including evening and weekend availability to support needs of program (40 hours/week)

Salary:$ 63,000 annually

Reports To: Residential Housing Coordinator & Residential Housing Director

Department: Residential Housing Services

Join our team at Favarh and become part of a caring community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with diverse abilities. Together, we can create meaningful experiences and help individuals achieve their fullest potential. Your contributions will truly make a difference, not only in the lives of our participants but also in your own journey of personal and professional growth. Don't miss this chance to be a part of something truly fulfilling and rewarding.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1958, Favarh helps 350+ people from the Farmington Valley with intellectual and developmental disabilities live as independently as possible. We do this by focusing on three pillars of independent living – 1) productive engagement in the community, 2) offering supported living and residential choices, and 3) teaching people how to live healthy and enriching lives.

THE MISSION

To Help Each Person Achieve Their Personal Best.

THE VISION

Our Vision is of a future where each person with an intellectual or developmental disability is living in the community and has the supports needed 1) to be a contributing citizen, 2) to live as independently as possible, and 3) to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.

Summary

The position is responsible for the daily operation of the residential program to which he/she is assigned and expected to be available to residential staff when not on site. Daily operations include but are not limited to implementing procedures and individual training programs that will enhance opportunities for residential participants to reach their highest level of independence. Responsible directly to the Residential Director, or Residential Coordinator in the absence of the Director.

Essential Functions

• Follows procedures in a manner that respects the human and civil rights of individual participants and staff.
• Possess and demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, which enhance communication between participants and/or staff. Available for flexible work schedule within a 7-day week.
• Ability to demonstrate and coordinate complex systems and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all required internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures staff instruction and follow regarding participants completing daily/weekly chores as necessary.
• Monitors all participants’ financial transactions and follows established financial procedures.
• Ensures that participants possess needed personal items, i.e., clothing and hygiene supplies, etc.
• Provides training/materials for staff so that they may initiate and supervise leisure activities for participants during leisure periods.
• Dispenses medication to participants as required by medication administration regulations.
• Provides individual counseling to participants for minor adjustment programs, as needed; referring serious problems to the Residential Director.
• Utilizes Therap for all program-related documentation and ensures that staff is trained in its use and that it is utilized by staff in accordance to established policies and procedures.

We Offer

Favarh is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Generous Benefits Package

• Generous Paid Time Off which increases annually with tenure.
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance - tiered cost structure based on years of service.
• Free dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution that increases with tenure up to 10%
• EBHRA Health Reimbursement Plan funded by the employer in the amount of $2,200.

Other benefits available to all employees:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Discounted Offsite Fitness Membership with Health Trax and other discounted programs, Comprehensive Training Program, Employee Assistance Program, Internal Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements:

21+ years of age

Valid CT Driver's License (3 years DL minimum)

Safe driving record.

Working knowledge of adults with special needs is essential. Behavioral Experience preferred.

HS Diploma or GED Required.

BA degree or substantial work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Value Diversity.