Residential Manager

Damar Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Damar Services, Inc. in Indiana seeks a Residential Manager to lead, direct and monitor treatment services within our Children’s Residential Services.

You will oversee day-to-day operations and supervise Lead Staff, ensuring high-quality client care and program compliance. The role offers a starting salary of $45,000 per year, tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) participation, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO, plus ongoing training to support staff development

Qualifications

• One year of people management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree combined with one year of experience in behavioral challenges and/or ID/DD population.
• Associate degree and 2 years of experience in similar settings acceptable.
• High School Diploma or GED with four years of experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the day-to-day residential operations of assigned campus building or group home.
• Manages all employee functions of Lead Staff including recruitment, on the job training, coaching and mentoring, performance appraisals, and performance management functions.
• On-boarding new staff to acclimate to Damar expectations around client care and service excellence.
• Completes outing sheets and off-ground checklists with the QDDP.
• Ensures clients are safe to go for an off-ground outing.
• Remains up to date on treatment best practices to meet client demands.
• Provides staff training on required topics and manages staff schedules within budget.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Coaching

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 1 year experience

Associate degree / 48 credits + 2 years

High School Diploma + 4 years

Job description

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?

Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is currently seeking a Residential Manager to join our team. The Residential Manager will lead, direct and monitor treatment services provided by assigned staff within Damar’s Children’s Residential Services.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting Salary: $45,000 a year!
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable Ways You Will Be Making a Difference

• Manages and oversees the day-to-day residential operations of assigned campus building or group home
• Manages all employee functions of Lead Staff including recruitment, on the job training, coaching and mentoring, performance appraisals, and performance management functions
• Manages the on-boarding new staff to appropriately acclimate staff to Damar expectations around client care, service excellence, active supervision and the like while adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Completes outing sheets and off ground checklist in collaboration with the QDDP
• Ensure clients are safe to go for an off-ground outing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Acts as a liaison and consistently communicates with families, professionals, guardians and referring agencies to provide best outcomes for clients. Ensures that these communications are recorded in a timely manner
• Remains up to date on treatment best practices to ensure to proactively meet client demands
• Works with staff and facilitates training of staff, ensuring all staff complete training as required and on time per program specifications
• Provides support to the Lead Staff in managing staff schedules according to staffing budget. Ensures assigned unit(s) are staffed in alignment with regulatory requirements, including working the unit as required

What You Need To Be Considered

• One year of people management experience preferred
• Must be able to verify one of the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree combined with one year of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
  • Associate degree or 48 completed credit hours combined with two years of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
  • High School Diploma or GED combined with four years of full-time experience working with behavioral challenges and/or individuals identifying with the DD/ID population
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening