Residential Program Manager

Title: Residential Program Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Stratford

Alternatives mission to support a healthy and safe community that values respect, diversity, and happiness.

Function: To teach, supervise and coordinate the Direct Support Professionals. To facilitate the implementation of the Mission Statement. To ensure regulatory compliance for the twenty-four-hour operation of the home. To foster growth of the individuals in their home and within their surrounding communities. The position blends hands-on medical knowledge with program management and staff leadership.

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Managerial experience and experience caring for and training of persons with developmental disabilities preferred
• Medical or nursing experience
• Have valid CT state driver’s license and other state and federal certifications
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule
• Flu Vaccine required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fiscal

• Maintain and supervise the implementation and tracking og detailed accounts including household budgets, individual funds, petty cash, check requests and purchases, recreational funds, and grocery budget
• Review and submit bi-weekly payroll

Residential

• Facilitate and coordinate the maintenance, security, safety, and cleanliness of the home, vehicles, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure the residence operates in full compliance with DDS and/or Federal regulations and agency policies
• Support emergency preparedness, infection control, and risk management practices

Medical

• Coordinate the health car services for all individuals, including medication administration, scheduling of all required and necessary medical appointments, auditing and ordering medications, and ensuring all physician's orders are followed
• Ensure reports and medical orders are signed in a timely manner
• Maintain effective communication with the LPN Health Specialist and Director of Health Services

Individuals Served

• Plan, coordinate, and provide for person centered active treatment by ensuring the implementation of an individual's IP/OPS, including assessments, program development, periodic review, and ongoing revisions
• Encourage and facilitate individual rights including choice making, community inclusion, and personal relationships with an emphasis on open communication with the Day Program Manager, Direct Support Professionals, and IDT members
• Conduct regular day program reviews

Supervision

• Provide and coordinate ongoing formal and incidental teaching, support, and feedback to staff
• Promote overall professional growth and schedule and provide regular ongoing in-servicing as well as enhanced training opportunities for support staff

This posting is part of an exploratory effort to identify qualified candidates with strong residential management, medical, and financial experience for potential future needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CT Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person