Residential Program Manager

Aspire Employment Opportunities; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a motivated Residential Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. You will mentor staff, ensure compliance with DDS and state regulations, manage schedules and assist with clinical assessments.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong interpersonal and supervisory skills, a valid driver's license, and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a group home.
• Mentor shift supervisors and direct care staff.
• Ensure adherence to DDS, funding agency, and state regulations.
• Assist with clinical assessments and ISP processes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer toAspire'sInternal Mobility Policy for more information.

Open Positions :

• Job title : Program Manager
• Hours : 40, Full Time Exempt
• P ay Starting at $55,000 to $60,000/hr

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking amotivated 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, maintains 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.

The 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.

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 back grounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalised communities.