RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MANAGER – ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
About the role
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including 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. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. As a Residential Program Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives at our Spring Meadow & Sagamore houses. You will work closely with them and your employees, managing all of the day-to-day operations of the residence. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.
Responsibilities
- Handle employment and staffing needs for your residence, including hiring, performance evaluations, and supervision of staff, as well as submission of required payroll data.
- Maintain knowledge of Emergency Procedures and accurate implementation of procedures in handling crisis situations as they arise.
- Train new staff to work with individual(s) served.
- Ensure all staff have current certifications in all areas (TB, AMAP, CPR, etc.) and provide annual recertification trainings.
- Maintain staff schedule, run staff meetings, participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
- Write and implement Annual Program Plan; write formal goals, protocols.
- Participate in the writing and implementation of Behavior Plans, and all other components of the Annual Plan (i.e., medical, nutrition, fitness, socialization, etc.).
- Evaluate monthly progress as related to short term objectives and formulation of new objectives based on level attained.
- Accompany individuals on