Residential Program Manager

Aspireinternaljobboard; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is looking for a Program Manager to oversee operations at a group home in Gardner, Massachusetts. You will manage day-to-day activities, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with disabilities, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $44,000 annually.

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.
• Ensure adherence to all DDS, funding agency, and state regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Therap

Job description

Open Positions

• Job title: Program Manager
• House Name: Gardner, Massachusetts
• Hours: 40, Full Time Exempt
• Pay: Starting at $44,000/yr

Responsibilities

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 schedule, 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.

Ideal candidate

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.