Group Home-Residential Housing Assistant Manager, Avon

Favarh Inc • Avon, CT

24d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Favarh is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Housing Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of a residential program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role assists with staff supervision, medication oversight, documentation, and participant support to ensure a safe, respectful, and person-centered living environment. The Assistant Manager may act in the Manager’s absence and plays a key role in promoting independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License (or Rideshare-approved state)
• Ability to safely implement restraint procedures and administer CPR
• Medication Administration Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• PMT Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• Two years of college in Special Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred
• High School Diploma/GED with substantial related experience may be considered
• Minimum two years of experience in Health, Education, Rehabilitation, or Residential Services preferred
• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the assigned residential program
• Implement individual programs that promote independence and skill development
• Uphold and promote participants’ human and civil rights
• Complete daily communication, behavior, nursing, and individual logs
• Provide individual counseling for minor adjustment issues; refer complex concerns to the Manager
• Ensure behavioral and restraint procedures are followed by the agency policy
• Remain on duty until relief staff is secured
• Provide Assistant Manager coverage at other residential sites as assigned
• Supervise accurate medication administration with Nurse oversight
• Ensure timely and accurate dispensing of prescribed medications
• Order participant medications as needed
• Maintain medication records in collaboration with the Favarh Nurse
• Assist the Residential Manager with staff supervision
• Provide on-the-floor orientation and training to instructors
• Ensure staff are trained in and consistently use Therap
• Utilize Therap for all program documentation
• Maintain household and program management records
• Ensure transportation is provided according to agency policies
• Attend meetings and required training
• Report on operational concerns and suggest improvements
• Promote positive public relations for Favarh
• Participating in agency events and fundraising activities

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (tiered based on years of service)
• Free Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution up to 12%
• EBHRA Health Reimbursement Plan (up to $2,200 annually)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Health Trax and more)
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED