Residential Manager

Devereux; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Student loan repayment

Career growth

ERGs

Flexible schedule

Supportive team

Job summary

Devereux Pocono provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities, located in Newfoundland, PA with group homes across four counties. The Residential Manager role involves developing and implementing the overall Residential Program to meet the needs of Pocono Center clients.

As a Residential Manager you will oversee group homes, manage staff and finances, provide training, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressive responsibility in a community/residential setting supporting people with disabilities.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a residential treatment setting.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn computer functions to perform the job.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to one or more group homes, filling staffing requirements and being available for on-call, evenings, overnights, weekends or holidays.
• Manage operations of assigned group home(s), including finances, scheduling staff, and conducting monthly meetings.
• Deliver ongoing staff training and development within the group home.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and licensing requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Competitive Pay

Competitive pay starting at $57,910 a year! Have an active NADSP Frontline Supervisor Certification? You can earn an extra $1.50 to your base salary rate ($3,120/annually)!

Are you ready to lead a dedicated team working with individuals with intellectual disabilities? Do you enjoy working in a fun environment that has a positive impact on the community?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team! Devereux Pocono provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA with group homes across four counties, this position is responsible for developing and implementing the overall Residential Program to meet the individual needs of Pocono Center clients.

As a Residential Manager you will…

• Provide oversight to one or more of our group homes, providing on-call and on-the-floor support as needed to fill staffing requirements. This includes availability to work evening, overnight, weekend, and/or holiday hours when needed
• Manage operations of assigned group home(s), including managing individual and group home finances, scheduling staff, conducting monthly meetings, etc.
• Deliver ongoing support, training, and development to staff working in the group home
• Comply with all safety standards and licensing requirements set by Devereux and regulatory bodies

Being a Residential Manager has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Unmatched professional development support and student loan payment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Various personal and professional development trainings
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support our diverse employee population.
• Flexible work schedule
• Support from talented, enthusiastic, multifaceted team

What are current staff saying?

"My bosses were great, and working with the individuals was very rewarding. The support we gave them and to see the changes in their lives was a testimony in itself."

Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment!

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma / GED (minimum requirement). Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience: Candidate must possess a minimum of two years of progressive responsibility in a community/residential setting supporting people with disabilities. At least one-year Supervisory experience in a residential treatment setting. Must be computer literate and demonstrate the ability to learn computer functions to execute the job. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving history.

Physical Requirements

Requires walking and standing ½ to ¾ of the workday; ¼ to ½ of the workday sitting. Frequently requires stooping, bending. Occasionally requires lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate Devereux vehicles. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques. Significant and frequent use of physical requirements associated with verbal and written communication. Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE