Residential Programs Manager

Better Community Living in; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Community Living, serving the Greater New Bedford area, is seeking a hands-on residential manager to provide direction, supervision, and training of staff, while working directly with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential home setting.

Coordinate operations, supervise staff, liaise with agencies, and guide resident training and family support; the role requires 3–5 years in DDS program management, experience with behavioral plans, and certifications such as First Aid,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years residential DDS program management experience, including prior direct support staff supervision preferred
• 3-5 years work experience and knowledge of intensive behavior plans and behavioral intervention
• 3-5 years work experience with individuals having developmental disabilities with medical issues, high risk behaviors and complex behavior plans
• First Aid, CPR, MAP, CPI required; recertification training provided
• Intermediate computer and email knowledge

Responsibilities

• Foster open and supportive communication with consumers, families, DDS, Guardians and other community organizations and agencies.
• Oversee all consumer medical, medication and health issues.
• Provide and ensure communication of medical and health issues to staff, agency nurses, and families.
• Administrative responsibilities include scheduling and time reporting, financial management, coordination of community activities, family member interaction, and record keeping and reporting.
• Monitor staff performance management, including evaluations and developmental plans and disciplinary actions.
• Routinely review and ensure completion/submission of all required daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as scheduled.
• Maintain and organize all data collection, medical behavioral and all other documentation needed according to the company procedures and DDS policies.
• Coordinate all aspects of consumer and program financial procedures in accordance with company and DDS policies. Assure the proper and prudent expenditures of all funds.
• Oversee maintenance of the location and vehicles to include cleanliness, decor, safety issues, and emergency situations: practice preventative maintenance; ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Residential management

Staff supervision

Behavioral plans

DDS knowledge

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

MAP

CPI

Computer/Email skills

Job description

Better Community Living, serving the Greater New Bedford area, is seeking a hands-on residential manager to provide direction, supervision, and training of staff, while working directly with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential home setting.

Coordinate operations, supervise staff, liaise with agencies, and guide resident training and family support; the role requires 3–5 years in DDS program management, experience with behavioral plans, and certifications such as First Aid,