Group Home Manager - West Haven Area
About The Position
The Group Home Manager is the key leader in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and varying physical support needs in a residential home setting. The manager leads a compassionate, mission-driven team by hiring, training, and mentoring staff who help residents live safe, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. The role oversees daily operations, fosters a positive home culture, and builds trusting relationships that encourage independence, personal choice, and dignity. The manager collaborates with clinical and administrative team members and supports residents and staff. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 40 hours, flexible, and requires on-call availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or two years of related progressive experience and/or training.
- Two years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability; one year must include supervisory responsibilities.
- Other variations of education and experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.
- Must be available to be on-call.
- Reliable, compassionate leadership and a strong passion for assisting others.
Responsibilities
- Ensure individualized support and behavior plans are implemented properly.
- Train and provide guidance to new and existing staff.
- Evaluate prospective employees to help hire staff suited to supporting the individuals served.
- Assist staff in providing daily living support, including personal care, meals, and routines.
- Support medical needs and appointments.
- Encourage community involvement and social engagement.
- Work collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive team.
- Take ownership of daily operations and foster a positive home culture.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and dedicated sick time
- Paid holidays
- Paid and unpaid leave for bereavement, jury duty, disaster relief volunteer service, family and non-FMLA medical leave, and military leave
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees
- External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time employees
- 401K and profit-sharing plan
- DSP credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to various voluntary insurances and benefits
- Staff recognition program
- Dayforce Wallet (on-demand pay)
- Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Corporate discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
