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Non-profit, Social Services, Healthcare Support

Residential Program Manager

Dumont, NJOnsiteFull Time$56,000–$56,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • driver's license
  • state regulatory agency operations
  • criminal background check
  • central registry check
  • child abuse registry check
  • drug testing

Nice to have

  • Meaningful Day curriculum

Role summary

Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit serving individuals with disabilities, seeks an experienced Residential Program Manager in Dumont, New Jersey. This role involves leading a team to provide person-centered care, manage daily operations, and achieve programmatic goals for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, two years of experience in disability services, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include staff management, program development, ensuring client support per ISP/PCP, accurate documentation, and maintaining facility standards. The role offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are actively seeking an experienced Residential Program Manager in Dumont, New Jersey. The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals. Starting pay is $56,000 /per year Responsibilities 
  • Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed 
  • Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition 
  • Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum 
  • Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed 
  • Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management 
  • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely 
  • Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns 
  • Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care 
  • Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies 
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned 
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation 
Minimum Requirements 
  • Bachelor's degree required 
  • Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities 
  • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record 
  • Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities 
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
 Working Conditions  
  • Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community 
  • Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours 
  • May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
Why Community Options?
  • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday 
  • Generous PTO 
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 
  • 403b Retirement Plan 
  • Incredible career growth opportunities 
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction  
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-BP
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