Residential Program Manager - (RPM)

Aspire Employment Opportunities; East 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 the day to day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring that all supported individuals receive appropriate clinical and medical services.

The manager will mentor, develop and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff, ensure adherence to DDS, funding agency, and state regulations, manage staffing schedules, assist with writing clinical assessments and ISP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Therap software experience a plus.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping others.
• 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 DDS, funding agency, and state regulations.
• Assist with writing clinical assessments and ISP assessments.
• Administer medication when required.
• Assist residents with daily living skills and behavioral/habilitative plans.
• Coordinate with People Team to plan corrective action when necessary.

Skills

High school diploma

Disability support

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Basic computer skills

Therap software

Driver's license

Empathy and dedication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap software

Job description

Job Title

Program Manager

Location

East Haven, Connecticut

Hours

40, Full Time Exempt

Salary

P ay Starting at $55,000-$60,000

Internal Mobility

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization.

Internal Mobility Policy

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

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, 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.

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 marginalized communities.