Residence Manager - IDD Residential Services

Devereux•Washington, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Connecticut is seeking an experienced and compassionate Residence Manager to lead and oversee their Adult Community Living Arrangement. This is a DDS-licensed home in the community that provides long-term support for adults, age 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program emphasizes person-centered planning, stability, and community integration, aiming to help individuals develop skills for fulfilling and socially-connected lives. Professional staff provide 24/7 support in areas such as personal care, meal preparation, household responsibilities, healthcare coordination, money management, and social competence. Community integration is also a key focus, including participation in recreational activities and volunteer opportunities. Families and guardians are actively involved, and services are coordinated with DDS and clinical providers.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
1 year of progressive experience in a residential setting that programs for the special needs individuals.
Strongly prefer previous supervisory experience.
Have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs.
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.

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

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.