Program Manager ~ Augusta & Skowhegan areas

KENNEBEC VALLEY CHAMBER-CMMRC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurances

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k eligibility

Job summary

A community health organization in Georgia is seeking a qualified Program Manager for the Augusta and Skowhegan areas. This role involves overseeing residential homes, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and training staff while maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in human services and managerial skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan after eligibility. Flexibility with schedules including weekends and holidays is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience required.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive expected quality of service.
• Oversee Residential homes and meet clients’ needs.
• Communicate effectively with state personnel or guardians.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Managerial skills

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services

Job description

Program Manager ~ Augusta & Skowhegan areas

Jennifer Cunningham 24 February 2026

ESM, Inc. is now seeking ambitious & qualified applicants for a Program Manager position in both the Augusta and Skowhegan areas!

As a Program Manager you will spend most of your time working closely with the Shift Leaders and Direct Line Personnel to ensure ESM clients are receiving the quality of service expected throughout ESM.

The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight of each Residential home to ensure all of the clients’ needs are being met in a timely manner and all ESM staff is performing their duties at a level that provides world class services to the clients we serve. This includes all aspects of community living, scheduling appointments, service and crisis planning, behavior management, communicating with state personnel and / or guardian, etc.

The Program Manager will be responsible to assist with training and maintaining quality Shift Leaders and Direct Line Personnel, and/or address any issues that may violate ESM procedures, protocols, or policies, as well as gather information on assigned staff for the performance review process.

Communication is essential and the Program Manager is responsible to ensure the flow of communicating is organized, smooth and information gets passed on to the appropriate individuals accordingly.

ESM is part of the health care occupation which is assisting people 24/7/365. As an employee of ESM it’s important to be flexible. Being dependable and punctual is extremely important. ESM holds its employees to very high standards to provide the care and service for our clients.

Some weekends and holidays are mandatory as ESM operates twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.

Qualifications: Experience required. Associate Degree in Human Services preferred and MHRT-1 and DSP certifications. Managerial experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Reliable transportation and vehicle insurance that meets standards set by Maine law.

Benefits: Administrative employees, after completing 30 days ofemployment benefits offered are: Health, Vision and Dental Insurances, nine (9) paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) to use in the first anniversary year; and increases with years of service, and mileage reimbursement for ESM related services. Eligible for 401k fund after eligibility is met.

Office Hours
8:30 to 5:00 Monday - Thursday
8:30 to 4:00 Friday