House Manager - Residential (IRA)

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country • Canton, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country seeks a dedicated and values-driven House Manager to oversee one of our Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA) homes. In this role, you'll help lead a team in delivering person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring that services are equitable, accessible, and aligned with each person’s goals. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality health care and human services to individuals of all income levels and those with individualized needs. The House Manager plays a critical role in upholding this mission by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where both residents and staff can thrive. Guided by our core values - Collaboration, Accessibility, Fairness, Integration, Innovation, and Integrity - you will partner across departments, model excellence in professionalism, and contribute to a culture that honors the dignity and potential of every individual.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in MR/DD field required.
• One year of supervisory experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Successful completion of Medication Certification training program (can be completed post-hire).
• Reliable personal vehicle for business use.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with at least 2 years of driving experience required.
• Acceptable motor vehicle abstract to meet Agency insurability standards.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transfer 50 lbs. (Occasional); ability to lift and support individuals with and without help.
• Physical strength to safely respond should a behavioral crisis occur.
• Ability to operate personal and Agency vehicles.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Some exposure to infectious diseases, hygiene issues, food, and other odors.
• Able to tolerate atmospheric conditions when performing regular outdoor seasonal activities.
• Ability to operate mechanical devices used by individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, NADSP certification as a front-line supervisor, or other supervisor training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting direct support professionals, including coordinating daily activities, ensuring adequate staffing, providing feedback and evaluations, preparing staff action plans, working on staff development, and holding staff accountable to agency values.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance, including monitoring billing, reporting incidents, completing monthly summaries, conducting investigations, completing Personal Outcome Measures training, and assisting with fire safety and emergency training.
• Providing direct support and habilitation services and promoting individual independence and community inclusion (approximately 30% of duties), including hands-on support, assisting with personal care, supporting informed choices, fostering self-sufficiency, assisting with daily decisions, promoting independence in medical appointments and transportation, and assisting with managing funds.
• Communicating and coordinating with stakeholders, including facilitating communication with educational, vocational, and day programs, and maintaining contact with DDSO, families, and other stakeholders.
• Engaging in internal collaboration and cross-functional teamwork, including collaborating with the Training & Development Manager, partnering with Human Resources on hiring, and building positive working relationships across the agency.
• Managing household budget and logistics, including assisting in managing the operating budget, tracking expenditures, coordinating purchases, and ensuring adequate inventory of supplies.
• Ensuring facility maintenance and residential safety, including conducting regular safety walk-throughs, coordinating repairs, and overseeing seasonal upkeep.
• Maintaining flexible operational coverage and availability, including working flexible schedules and participating in an on-call rotation.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – Vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
• Robust Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), disability & life insurance, and more!
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible new hires (up to $1,000, paid in installments)

What This Job Offers

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