Residential Program Manager

Eastern Community Development Corporation; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Supportive culture celebrating diversity

Job summary

A community development organization in Connecticut seeks a Program Manager to lead Direct Support Staff and ensure a supportive environment for individuals. The ideal candidate has experience in human services, strong leadership skills, and is passionate about community integration. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a focus on empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a human services or residential support role.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a clean background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of Direct Support Staff.
• Ensure a safe, supportive and enriching environment.
• Manage scheduling of residents' medical appointments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of DDS regulations

Person-centered mindset

Computer efficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Therap programs

Job description

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Eastern Community Development Corporation aims to develop a sense of community for the individuals we serve. We provide a range of supports and opportunities for individuals to become fully integrated into their communities. Promoting independence is paramount, and we empower individuals to embrace what makes them unique. Our organization focuses on encouraging and empowering individuals to lead with purpose while discovering who their are.

At the heart of our work is a simple, powerful philosophy that continues to push us forward:

We are dedicated to building, strengthening, and improving lifestyles for people of all abilities. We believe in discovering individual gifts, uncovering hidden potential, and helping every person we support take on valued roles in their community.

Why Join Us?

• A values-driven organization with over 30 years of positive impact.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development.
• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• A supportive culture that celebrates compassion, integrity, inclusion, and diversity.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of Direct Support Staff to include continuous training and support.
• Ensure a safe, supportive and enriching environment through hands-on modeling of the required job responsibilities to ensure a quality level of care.
• Ensure compliance with all Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations, agency polices, and Individual Support Plans (IP's).
• Continue positive communication with families/loved ones, guardians, case managers, and admin/office staff.
• Support individuals with goal development, skill-building, and community inclusion.
• Manage the scheduling of residents medical appointments with the assistance of the agency nursing services.
• Oversee ADP for your residential location with the support of the onsite payroll manager.
• Oversee the completion of Therap notes/documentation for the individuals at your location.
• Manage a monthly schedule for staff to adhere to with the understanding that most staff will have a set schedule that does not change.
• Plan activities with staff and individuals to maintain an elevated level of participation and enrichment.
• Full-Time
• Openings available in and around: Clinton, Old Lyme, and Waterford, CT
• All of our residential locations have no more than three (3) individual's residing in them

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a human services or residential support role.
• Strong leadership or team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to problem-solve, and work both independently and in a group setting.
• Knowledge of DDS regulations or policies.
• A person-centered mindset with a passion for out the box thinking.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Experience working with ADP and/or Therap programs is a preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a clean background check to include, federal/state criminal checks, driving record, and DDS Abuse & Neglect registry check.
• The ability to use computer based systems efficiently.
• Must be able to write clearly and professionally.
• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• CPR & First Aid certification is preferred but we will train if not already certified.
• PMT certification is preferred but we will train if not already certified.
• DDS Medication Administration Certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time.
• Must be able to perform physical management techniques.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs as needed.
• Must be able to take a written or computer exam as needed.
• Must be able to sprint as needed.
• Must be able to remain awake and alert for the entirety of a scheduled shift.

If you're ready to lead with heart and help others thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue building brighter futures. One person, one goal, one home at a time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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