RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER – ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

About Brightway Living & Learning

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, offering educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65‑year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.

About the role

As a Residential Program Manager you will support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, manage day‑to‑day operations of the residence, and build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment and staffing needs for the residence, including hiring, performance evaluations, supervision of staff, and submission of required payroll data.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and accurately implement them in crisis situations.
• Train new staff to work with individuals served.
• Ensure all staff have current certifications (TB, AMAP, CPR, etc.) and provide annual recertification trainings.
• Maintain staff schedule, run staff meetings, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Write and implement the Annual Program Plan; develop formal goals and protocols.
• Participate in the writing and implementation of behavior plans and other components of the Annual Plan (medical, nutrition, fitness, socialization, etc.).
• Evaluate monthly progress toward short‑term objectives and formulate new objectives based on attained levels.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments.
• Complete operating checklists and all budgetary processes (petty cash, OTPS, etc.).
• Responsible for bookkeeping for individuals: NAMI payments, SSI, tax refunds, etc.
• Coordinate efforts across psychology, nutrition/fitness, nursing, day habilitation, residential, and service coordination.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP‑R reports, review for accuracy, and submit monthly.
• Interface with parents and facilitate their involvement with program plans.
• Advocate for individuals served and implement new programming ideas exploring their interests.
• Provide 24‑hour on‑call support for staffing or emergency problems.
• Perform all job functions of the community instructor as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (BA/BS preferred).
• Minimum two years experience working with developmentally disabled adults.
• Valid NYS driver’s license (preferred; positions for non‑approved drivers not available in all programs).
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Support.
• Ability to move or push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lb.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry 20 lb.
• Ability to run after an individual up to 500 ft and to a program in need up to 500 ft.
• Ability to kneel, twist, and bend.
• Ability to respond to fire alarms and perform all physical SCIP techniques.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and exceptional work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive paid training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Additional valuable benefits.

Schedule

Full‑time plus on‑call 24/7 for emergencies and callouts. Monday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday & Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (40 hours, flexible).

Pay

Salary range: $66,300 – $75,000 per year.