Program Manager

Aspire Employment Opportunities; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a motivated Residential Program Manager to oversee daily operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate clinical assessments and on-call responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, strong communication and organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and a dedication to delivering quality care and support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Therap experience a plus.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Mentor, develop and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff.
• Ensure adherence to DDS, funding agency and state regulations; maintain staffing and on-call schedules.
• Assist with writing clinical assessments and overseeing ISP assessments; administer medications as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Open Positions:

• Job title: Program Manager
• House Name: North Haven, Janet Drive
• Hours: 40, Full Time Exempt
• Pay Starting at $55,000 to $60,000/hr

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking an motivated and dedicated Residential Program Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring that all supported individuals are receiving appropriate clinical and medical services. The Residential Program Manager will mentor, develop and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff, ensure adherence to all DDS, funding agency, and state regulations, maintains and monitor staffing schedule, assist with writing clinical assessments and overseeing ISP assessments, and assume on-call responsibilities as required. The Residential Program Manager will also assist and instruct individuals in all aspects of their IP, administer medication when required, provide in-house and agency-contracted training and consultation services, adhere to budgetary guidelines, assist and instruct residents with daily living skills, behavioral and habilitative plans, medical, psychiatric and socio-emotional needs, and work with the People Team to plan and implement corrective action when necessary.

The ideal candidate:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class back grounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.