Residential Group Home Program Director

Residential Group Home Program Director

Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want a job that is more than just a paycheck? Are you empathetic and compassionate? Help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their own unique desired quality of life!

Our Residential Group Home Program Directors work together with our Program Managers and Direct Support Professionals to help people find joy living in their own homes. A perfect job for those interested in the fields of nursing, medical supports, social work, behavior supports, and therapy, but anyone with a desire to help others will find it rewarding and meaningful. Teach skills, support with daily needs, and grow together as you form meaningful and empowering relationships. Ensure that no voice goes unheard, and no joy goes unnoticed!

This position oversees one Residential Group Home, three Residential Apartment Programs, and a Day Program for about 35 individuals total. This position supervises a Program Manager for each of these three locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and maintenance of Program Manager and direct support professionals' schedules
• Monitoring and supervision of residents' finances
• Fostering of positive working relationships with resident family members, guardians, and support teams
• Facilitation of medical and psychiatric appointments
• Oversight of your programs' contract compliance including operations, employee training, and documentation
• Ability to work with your Regional Director to adjust your schedule
• Patience and Understanding
• Joy and Laughter
• Creativity and Enthusiasm
• Willingness to pass a background investigation
• Active interaction with each of our individuals and participation in fun activities
• Support with social and life skills
• Assistance in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment
• Completion of daily documentation

Qualifications

• *At least 4 yrs of experience working with the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities population is required
• Strong caregiving skills with a focus on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with individuals and their families, program managers, direct support staff, and various State agency representatives
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide care
• Basic knowledge of first aid and safety protocols is beneficial
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a caregiving environment

You Will Gain:

• Experience with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, including autism, acquired brain injury, down syndrome, and many other unique needs
• Caregiving skills and supervisory skills
• Administration skills for Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs
• Management, Leadership, Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills
• Knowledge of medical, psychological, and social supports
• Positive Behavior Supports, relationship building, and communication skills
• Experience with Quicken and Microsoft Office Suite
• Relationships with doctors, therapists, social workers, and industry leaders in the ID/DD field

We Will Give You:

• $45,760 - $49,920 Salaried ($22-$24 per hour)
• Full-Time (40 hrs) with a flexible schedule
• $250 Sign-On Bonus upon completion of training
• PTO, Medical, Dental and Life Insurance; Short/Long Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program; HSA, 401k matched
• Ongoing training and development
• Amazing time with the most wonderful people you'll ever meet!