Residence Manager Children’s Step‑Up/Step‑Down Program

Devereux•Washington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Connecticut is seeking an experienced and compassionate Residence Manager to lead and oversee its Children’s Step-Up/Step-Down Program. This is a short-term, highly structured residential program for children and adolescents, ages 8 to 21, with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require a temporary increase in support due to transition, destabilization or assessment needs. The program provides a safe, supportive, and structured environment for enhanced supervision, targeted skill-building, and individualized planning, focusing on stabilization, assessment, and transition planning aligned with DDS recommendations. The length of stay is goal-driven and individualized.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
1 year of progressive experience in a residential setting that programs for the special needs individuals.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; leadership, relationship management, and multi-tasking skills are required.
Computer skills required.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
Strongly prefer previous supervisory experience.
Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.

Responsibilities

Ensures proper staffing ratio throughout assigned residence.
Oversees compliance with CT DDS regulation of assigned residence.
Ensures staff assigned to the house receive necessary training.
Oversees both the daily operation and all procedural routines of assigned residence.
Ensures that Treatment Team and treatment planning meetings are prepared for and attended.
Monitors residence documentation requirements and trains and schedules program staff in documentation duties.
Maintains medication administration certification, as well as training mandates.
Ensures that recreational schedules are submitted to Community Rec. Coordinator.
Is responsible for assisting residence staff in crisis situations.
Assists the Program Director as directed.

Benefits

Salary Range: $62,353 - $82,462
Career accelerator program (ASCEND)
24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
8 sick days
Quality low cost benefits
403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.