Residential Manager

Blue River Services, Inc.•New Salisbury, IN

5d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Residential Manager provides leadership and oversight of a residential group home serving adults with developmental disabilities. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and structured home environment that promotes residents’ independence, dignity, and personal growth. The manager supervises Life Skills Instructors, ensures compliance with agency and regulatory standards, and supports the development and implementation of individualized service plans. This position oversees daily home operations, including staffing, schedules, household management, resident support, transportation, records, purchasing, and coordination of appointments. The role also supports community integration, staff training and hiring, quality improvement, and corrective action activities. The position is full-time and non-exempt, and requires availability to work all shifts, with first shift as the primary shift.

Requirements

Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate staff, schedules, and service delivery systems.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build professional relationships with staff, residents, families, and community partners.
Ability to encourage, support, and reinforce positive behavior and skill development.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and documentation systems.
Ability to maintain professionalism in high-responsibility and crisis situations.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more as needed.
Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and assist residents with daily living activities.
Ability to remain active and mobile throughout shifts in a residential setting.
Ability to assist with household tasks and resident support needs.
Ability to operate a vehicle for resident transportation when required.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
CPR and First Aid certification, required and maintained.
CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification, required and maintained.
Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification.
Core A & B Medication Administration training.
Ongoing participation in required agency and regulatory trainings.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive residential home environment.
Oversee daily group home operations, including schedules, staffing, and household management.
Ensure residents’ health, safety, and dignity.
Provide direct support, guidance, and role modeling for residents in daily living skills.
Support development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans.
Document resident progress toward goals and objectives regularly.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Life Skills Instructors (SGL).
Recruit, interview, and support hiring residential staff.
Schedule staff assignments and ensure adequate shift coverage.
Ensure staff are trained, follow policies, and provide quality services.
Coordinate household operations, including meals, housekeeping, supplies, and maintenance.
Oversee residents’ transportation needs as required.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in compliance with agency standards.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, agency policies, and safety requirements.
Support residents’ community integration and positive community relationships.
Assist residents with attending medical, dental, and other appointments as needed.
Manage purchasing and expenditures with appropriate approvals and accountability.
Participate in corrective action plans and quality improvement processes when required.
Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Respond to emergency or crisis situations as needed.