Assistant Program Manager

Aspire Living & Learning • East Haven, CT

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Living & Learning is looking for an Assistant Program Manager to support the Program Manager in the daily operation and oversight of a residential program funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and providing support to adults with disabilities. This role serves as an important bridge between direct care staff and program leadership by ensuring high-quality, person-centered services, regulatory compliance, and effective team coordination. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Assistant Program Manager is responsible for providing hands-on leadership, staff guidance, and administrative support while helping to ensure that individuals supported receive care that promotes dignity, independence, and community inclusion in accordance with all state, federal, and agency requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in IDD services, preferable in a residential setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy
• 18 years of age or older
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide on-call support
• Must have satisfactory background checks, may be required to be a signer on financial accounts
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of funding agency regulations/requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the Program Manager in the daily operation and oversight of a residential program.
• Ensures high-quality, person-centered services, regulatory compliance, and effective team coordination.
• Provides hands-on leadership, staff guidance, and administrative support.
• Ensures individuals supported receive care that promotes dignity, independence, and community inclusion.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and agency requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level