Description

The Residential Manager is directly responsible for ensuring the creation of a safe and healthy environment that fosters communication, a sense of well-being, empowerment and support to the consumers supported by the program. The Manager is responsible for overall management of the residential site(s) they supervise and all staff working in the site/group(s). The Residential Manager will provide direct supervision of the Lead Staff and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the sites they supervise. The Residential Manager will act as a role model for employees regarding the expectations of how the job duties should be performed, the attitude to maintain while at work and appropriate interactions with consumers and other professionals. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

How You Can make a Real Impact:

Support individuals with disabilities in the activities of their daily life

Advocate for the dignity rights of every individual

Promote development and outcomes as outlined in the individual care plan

Support access to community resources

Uphold the RHD mission, vision, and values

What We Offer You:

Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all

Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities

Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff

Retirement saving plan

Generous paid time off

On-the-job training

What You'll Love About RHD:

Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve

Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics

Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Requirements

• Meet regularly with and provide supervision to each site employee to provide skill training and mentoring.
• Manage sites scheduling including all callouts, no-shows and time-off requests to provide coverage as needed.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations by notifying the appropriate persons, completing/submitting incident reports.
• Participate in and attend all planning and team meetings for each consumer.
• Develop and coordinate the planning of monthly consumer activities.
• Oversee the maintenance, upkeep and safety of the physical sites and sites vehicles.
• Monitor and ensure the timely completion of all sites documentation and communicate issues and/or problems directly to Program Director.
• Residential Manager 11 will have supervisory responsibility over 2 or more sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5-6 years' experience working with adults with IDD/Behavioral Mental Health Diagnosis/Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs.

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Required Qualifications

• DDS Med Certification
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle with state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

Program Summary

RHD Connecticut provides residential community living arrangements, day services, and individual rehabilitative supports to people who have developmental disabilities in the West and South regions in Connecticut. Currently RHD CT operates 10 CLAs, Continuous Residential Support programs and supports individuals who reside in apartments in the community. RHD CT operates two day programs, one in the Western region and one in the Southern region of the State.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.