Program Manager, Community Living for Adults with IDD

Washington County Mental Health Services Inc; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement contribution match

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services seeks a Program Manager to coordinate and oversee service delivery for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and complex behaviors. You will supervise residential staff and case managers across multiple living settings and collaborate with clinical teams and partners.

The role includes on-call coverage, budget management, and ensuring quality documentation while supporting clients’ goals in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology, mental health, sociology, criminal justice, or related field.
• QDDP status or eligibility to obtain QDDP status required.
• Minimum of 36 months of supervisory experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using electronic medical record systems and the Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of residential facilities, shared living, and independent living situations for clients with IDD, autism, and complex behaviors.
• Document clinical services in EMR and review ISAs to improve paperwork quality.
• Develop and monitor individual treatment plans and clinical oversight for residents.
• Manage program budgets, timesheets, expenses, and client funds with accounting; ensure Medicaid Waiver compliance.
• Provide on‑call coverage for residential and crisis situations and liaise with guardians and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree related field (psychology/mental health/sociology/criminal justice)

QDDP status or eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington County Mental Health Services seeks a Program Manager to coordinate and oversee service delivery for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and complex behaviors. You will supervise residential staff and case managers across multiple living settings and collaborate with clinical teams and partners.

The role includes on-call coverage, budget management, and ensuring quality documentation while supporting clients’ goals in the community.