Open House Residence Manager - DD Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York‑based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, assist families struggling with conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole‑person, whole‑family, and whole‑life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and nurturing environment, ensuring high‑quality care, and promoting independence and community integration for the persons we support.
• Ensure delivery of person‑centered supports and services that enhance quality of life.
• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to residential staff through coaching, training, development, and retention.
• Lead residence plan(s) for budgeting, incident management and personal allowance in accordance with Comprehensive Functional Plans, Life Plans, behavior support plans and treatment plans.
• Conduct daily on‑site observations to ensure residences are in working order.
• Monitor demonstration of DSP competencies and skills by all employees to ensure ADL, clothing, financial, health needs, behavior‑management techniques, and emergency procedures are met.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and IDT departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify and manage health trends of individuals by working with the DD team to prevent incidents or deterioration of living spaces.
• Oversee budget planning, financial operations, and resource allocation to optimize program sustainability and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Coordinate with ARM staffing levels to ensure appropriate levels of service are provided.
• Identify and facilitate training and development of staff.
• Conduct timely performance reviews to ensure employees are productive, accountable, and successful.
• Manage OT, staffing assignments and documentation in Evolv.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, advocates, and stakeholders to enhance support networks, promote inclusive opportunities, and advocate for the rights of persons supported.
• Coordinate with Incident/Fleet/Centralized Scheduler/HR/Facilities for necessary processes, monitor patterns, and provide feedback; respond effectively to situations, implementing protocols calmly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in residential services, including 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial role within a developmental disabilities or social services agency.
• Valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, PA, or CT with six points or less.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dedication to providing compassionate and dignified care for individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting their rights, choices, and independence.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying challenges, implementing solutions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and advocate for inclusive practices and community integration.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited institution or credential evaluation for a non‑U.S. institution.

Pay

Salary: $81,587.52 per year.

Location

590 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011