Are you looking for a stable job that provides great opportunities for growth? Want an opportunity to lead others? Like the idea of functioning independently while helping other people? If so, a career as a Residential Program Manager may be just what you’ve been looking for. To be successful in this position, the candidate MUST have experience managing residential/group homes for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

About Skills of Central PA

Skills of Central PA (Skills) is a non-profit health and human services organization that provides services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. Skills was founded in 1960 so that people with disabilities could have paid work, gain social skills, and become more independent in the community. Today, Skills is one of the largest human service providers in central Pennsylvania, offering services in 17 counties throughout the region and employing more than 1,100 people in a variety of professional, clinical, and direct support roles. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look!

About the Manager Position

Provides the support and assistance to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to achieve skills necessary to live independently within the community and to create conditions within the homes to facilitate growth and self-awareness.

The Manager of Community Home Services is responsible for supervision and oversight of the Team Leaders and Direct Support Professionals in the assigned Community Homes. The Manager plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall delivery of services in accordance with current federal, state, and program standards, guidelines and regulations as well as organizational policy and procedure. The Manager also recommends changes that would improve services performed.

PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES

• Assures people have what is important to them present in their everyday life.
• Provides opportunities for people to participate in social/community functions.
• Assures relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected.
• Assures people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person.
• Assures people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a high level of dependability to include attendance at work and punctuality.
• Maintains appropriate level of on-going employee communications.
• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in the person’s personal and care needs.
• Participates when assigned in developing company Strategic Plans; participates as a management team member in fulfilling the organization’s Strategic Plan.

About the Hours:

This position is primarily first shift, however a lot of flexibility is needed. During times of staffing issues, call-offs, the needs of the program increases in demand, etc. this position will be required to provide the hands-on supports and services to the people who receive our services. This position requires some on-call responsibilities.

About the Benefits:

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

• Competitive Pay
• Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
• Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $63,856.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Altoona, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Intellectual/Developmental Disability: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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