Manager - Health, Well-Being & Independence Program
About The Position
Waypoint is seeking an exceptional, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Manager of Health, Well-being and Independence. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for advancing innovative approaches to delivering quality services for children with special health care needs, adults with disabilities and seniors to age in place with dignity. We are looking for a strategic thinker, a dynamic people leader, a builder and a compassionate advocate—someone who brings experience managing complex programs, operational excellence and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. If you thrive in complex environments, inspire high-performing teams, and are passionate about systems change, this role is for you. The Manager of Health, Wellbeing and Independence will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for programs serving children/families with special health care needs, adults with disabilities and seniors. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, strong community partnerships, and measurable outcomes aligned with Waypoint’s mission and values. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage program performance, and play a key role in informing/shaping regional strategies to address needs for the populations served.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in nursing, health care administration, public health, social services or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience in community-based care, human services, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and contract management
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Consistent on‑site presence, strong follow‑through, timely decision‑making, and proactive communication to maintain operational stability
- The Manager will be based primarily in Manchester with periodical travel across the state
Nice To Haves
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action
- Passion for equity, inclusion, and person-centered care
- Experience driving/informing systems-level change and innovation
- Confidence navigating ambiguity and leading through growth and change
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for programs serving children/families with special health care needs, adults with disabilities and seniors.
- Ensure high-quality service delivery, strong community partnerships, and measurable outcomes aligned with Waypoint’s mission and values.
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage program performance.
- Play a key role in informing/shaping regional strategies to address needs for the populations served.
Benefits
- Full comprehensive benefits package including Paid Family Medical Leave and Pet Insurance
- Flexible hybrid work schedule (remote, community-based, office)
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
- Diverse and accepting organizational culture
- Retirement planning with company match
- Ample paid time off, consisting of personal, sick, vacation and 10 paid company holidays.
- Employee educational assistance
- Generous mileage reimbursement
- Half day Fridays for summer along with summer camp reimbursement
- Qualifying non profit loan forgiveness agency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
