Residential Program Manager

Aspire Living & Learning; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Gardner, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated Residential Program Manager to oversee the daily operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and administering medication when required.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, interpersonal and organizational skills, and experience supporting individuals with disabilities. The position offers a starting pay of $44,000 and various employee benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Mentor, develop, and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff.
• Adjust budgetary guidelines and staffing schedules as required.

Skills

Support for individuals with disabilities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Emergency response skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap software

Job description

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Residential Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring that all supported individuals are receiving appropriate clinical and medical services. The Residential Program Manager will mentor, develop, and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff, ensure adherence to all DDS, funding agency, and state regulations, maintain and monitor staffing schedules, assist with writing clinical assessments and overseeing ISP assessments, and assume on-call responsibilities as required. The Residential Program Manager will also assist and instruct individuals in all aspects of their IP, administer medication when required, provide in-house and agency-contracted training and consultation services, adhere to budgetary guidelines, assist and instruct residents with daily living skills, behavioral and habilitative plans, medical, psychiatric and socio-emotional needs, and work with the People Team to plan and implement corrective action when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre‑tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

Pay Starting at $44,000

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working‑class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.