Now Offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants!
NorthEast Residential Services (NRS) is seeking a Program Manager to join our Residential Team!
NRS empowers individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. As a Program Manager, you would be the leader of the home, creating an environment that is safe and supportive for the individuals that we serve while leading a team of Direct Support Professionals.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Program Manager Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee daily living of the individuals being supported, to include personal care, community involvement, and managing care needs
- Manage a team of Direct Support Professionals, coordinating schedules, training, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring overall staff performance
- Ensure daily documentation is being completed by the staff with quality
- Maintain the program books and complete monthly audits
- Provide regular communications with Case Managers, Guardians, Staff, and Supervisors
- Ensure individual medications are maintained and logged properly
- Get familiar with individual goals, care plans, and behavior plans and ensure plans are being followed
- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the homes, reporting issues as needed
- Maintain and complete scheduling, manage callouts, ensure timesheet accuracy for payroll
- Be available to provide on-call services to include nights and weekends
Essential Job Requirements:
- Valid Maine driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in the English Language
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50lbs
- 2+ years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off
- 7 paid holidays per calendar year
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available
- 401K
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
Northeast Residential Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Valid Maine driver’s license
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle
- Clean driving record
- Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently in English
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs
- Ability to work holidays and during inclement weather
- DSP certified or willingness to complete State of Maine DSP training curriculum
- Be available for on-call services including nights and weekends
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and use multiple online software systems
What We Do
NorthEast Residential Services provides high-quality residential care and assistance to adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Autism across Maine. Their mission is to maximize clients' quality of life by empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives through a person-centered approach. They focus on promoting independence, dignity, and respect, providing self-directed services that enable individuals to be active members of their communities and build meaningful relationships.
