Senior Director Group Homes

Marrakech • West Haven, CT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Director of Group Homes, you’ll be one of the key people supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, with varying levels of physical support needs, over a cluster of residential homes. You’ll oversee your group home managers as they build and lead a compassionate, mission driven team by hiring, training, and mentoring like‑minded staff who share your passion for helping people live safe, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of daily operations, foster a positive home culture, and build trusting relationships that encourage independence, personal choice, and dignity. You’ll collaborate with your managers and their teams to ensure our individuals are receiving the highest quality of care possible. This position is ideal for a mentor, who is organized and able to make sure all work is done behind the scenes, so that our staff can make a real difference every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or six years related progressive experience and/or training.
• Four years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability.
• One year must include supervisory responsibilities.
• Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Nice To Haves

• Reliable, compassionate individuals who see themselves as leaders and have a contagious passion for assisting others.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that individualized support and behavior plans are implemented properly
• Training and providing guidance to your group home managers
• Acting as a manager, when the need arises
• Coordinating the referral process to make sure new individuals are adequately accommodated in their new homes.
• Ensuring their group homes are adequately staffed, and assisting in the hiring process when needed
• Completing audits to ensure that your homes follow their necessary regulations
• Encouraging community involvement and social engagement
• Working collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior