Residence Manager Children’s Step‑Up/Step‑Down Program
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 the development of a clear transition plan aligned with DDS recommendations and next‑step placement needs. The length of stay is goal‑driven and individualized based on each child or adolescent’s needs and progress.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
