Residential Program Leader & Staff Coach

The Arc Fayette; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Arc Fayette is seeking a Residential Program Specialist to lead and mentor our residential team, creating a healthy, respectful home environment while guiding staff and ensuring quality care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will oversee staffing, scheduling, safety, documentation, and compliance while fostering a positive culture, supporting growth, and modeling Arc, Fayette’s mission and values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction, feedback, and support.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships with staff, individuals, and families.
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence; ability to navigate difficult conversations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all required federal and state clearances and physical.
• Completion of required trainings within designated timeframes (including First Aid and CPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support residential staff with a focus on communication, accountability, and professional growth.
• Foster a positive team culture where staff feel heard, supported, and confident in their work.
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and typical home for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Oversee all aspects of program operations, including staffing, scheduling, physical site oversight, and documentation.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are consistently met (medication oversight, fire drills, cleanliness, medical appointments, required trainings, etc.).
• Implement and monitor individual support plans, behavior support plans, and social-emotional/environmental supports.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate staff through scheduling support, timesheet review, performance feedback, and training.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support individuals in building independence, making choices, and living meaningful, dignified lives with valued social roles.
• Provide direct support as needed based on program needs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Serve as a role model for Arc, Fayette’s mission, values, and professional standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR trainings

Education

Bachelor’s degree and related experience

Associate’s degree (60 credits) with related experience

High School Diploma with related experience

Job description

The Arc Fayette is seeking a Residential Program Specialist to lead and mentor our residential team, creating a healthy, respectful home environment while guiding staff and ensuring quality care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

You will oversee staffing, scheduling, safety, documentation, and compliance while fostering a positive culture, supporting growth, and modeling Arc, Fayette’s mission and values in daily practice.