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Anderson Center for Autism

Autism-focused education, housing, and supports

Residence Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$67.2k - $75.6k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Staatsburg, NY, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Human Services is preferred, or a combination of education and experience demonstrating capacity to perform the position's responsibilities.
  • Must maintain qualifications in the agency's crisis intervention procedure.
  • Must be capable of initiating or assisting in all components of the agency's crisis intervention at all times.
  • Must be capable of assisting occupants in orderly facility evacuation using primary and secondary paths during a fire or other emergency.
  • Ability to successfully complete and maintain required orientation, training, and professional qualifications.
  • Must fulfill mandated reporting requirements, comply with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.
  • Strong training, communication, organizational, interpersonal, follow-through, and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, autism, developmental disabilities, and sensory sensitivities.
  • Commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues and family members in a timely, effective, and empathetic manner.
  • Dedication to ensuring services related to the role are fully compliant.
  • Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant residential environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain residential systems to organize household items, student belongings, visual and communication supports, equipment, and paperwork.
  • Structure the living environment to support independent skill development in a clean, organized, safe, pleasant, and age-appropriate setting.
  • Supervise, inspire, and directly monitor Direct Support Professionals' performance, holding them to high standards.
  • Work under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Children's Residential Services to maintain optimal staffing based on established staff-to-student ratios.
  • Fulfill On-Duty Supervisor responsibilities by providing coverage when assigned.
  • Follow regulatory requirements for incident management, medication administration, and staff training.
  • Complete and maintain records and documentation accurately and promptly.
  • Procure household items and make purchases within the residential budget under the Coordinator of Children's Residential Services' supervision.
  • Use a Train the Trainer model to guide staff on student-specific learning and behavioral supports during program and non-program time.
  • Support residents' health, safety, and well-being.
  • Actively support the organization's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life of the individuals served through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Compassion, integrity, patience, adaptability, and a desire to make a difference.
  • Alignment with the organization's mission and values.

About the company

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Anderson Center for Autism

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Anderson Center for Autism is a not-for-profit in Dutchess County, NY that provides autism services across childhood to adulthood. It operates a residential school for ages 5-21 using Applied Behavior Analysis to teach academics, social, and communication skills with a low student-to-teacher ratio; for adults it offers day habilitation and vocational training at LifeLong Learning Centers and runs 25 Individual Residential Alternatives group homes. The center also extends its impact through consulting to help make schools and municipalities autism-friendly environments and by hosting international scholars, with services delivered by an interdisciplinary team of educators, behavior analysts, therapists, nurses, and psychologists funded largely by school districts. Its goal is to optimize quality of life for individuals with autism by supporting learning, independence, and community participation across childhood and adulthood.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 promotions strengthened Eliza Bozenski and Athena Angelucci leadership bench.
  • June 2026 golf classic raised over $100,000 for autism programs.
  • October 2026 RAIISE expo and hiring push signal growth and community demand.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 CEO retirement creates transition risk until Tina Covington starts January 2027.
  • January 2026 lawsuit alleges abuse at a residential home and negligent supervision.
  • Any sustained abuse scandal damages school-district trust and threatens referrals, funding, and admissions.

What makes Anderson Center for Autism unique

  • Founded in 1924, ACA serves autism across school, residences, and adult habilitation.
  • Nearly 900 employees support 500-plus individuals through integrated education, clinical, and residential care.
  • Capital Region clinic and Anderson Center Consulting broaden reach beyond Dutchess County.

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Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account