Residence Manager Children’s Step‑Up/Step‑Down Program

Description

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

 

Devereux Connecticut is proud to offer residential, day and transitional programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our services are designed in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and emphasize person‑centered planning, stability and community integration.  Our goal is to help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to lead fulfilling and socially-connected lives within their communities.

 

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Residence Manager to lead and oversee our Children’s Step‑Up/Step‑Down Program.  This is a short‑term, highly structured residential program for children and adolescents, ages 8 to 21, with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require a temporary increase in support due to transition, destabilization or assessment needs. 

 This three-bed program provides a safe, supportive and structured environment where individuals can receive enhanced supervision, targeted skill-building assistance and individualized planning. The focus is on stabilization, assessment and the development of a clear transition plan aligned with DDS recommendations and next‑step placement needs.  We work closely with DDS’ Children’s Division to ensure continuity of care and successful transitions. The length of stay is goal‑driven and individualized based on each child or adolescent’s needs and progress.

 

Benefits & Rewards

• Salary Range: $62,353 - $82,462
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This programis a comprehensive career accelerator program designed to give behavioral health team members the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, and financial assistance they need to reach their full potential.
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

 

Key Responsabilities: 

• Ensures proper staffing ratio throughout assigned residence.  
• Oversees compliance with CT DDS regulation of assigned residence.
• Ensures staff assigned to the house receive necessary training.
• Oversees both the daily operation and all procedural routines of assigned residence.
• Ensures that Treatment Team and treatment planning meetings are prepared for and attended. 
• Monitors residence documentation requirements and trains and schedules program staff in documentation duties.
• Maintains medication administration certification, as well as training mandates.
• Ensures that recreational schedules are submitted to Community Rec. Coordinator.
• Is responsible for assisting residence staff in crisis situations.
• Assists the Program Director as directed.  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required.
• 1 year of progressive experience in a residential setting that programs for the special needs individuals.
• Strongly prefer previous supervisory experience.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children with special needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; leadership, relationship management, and multi-tasking skills are required.
• Computer skills required.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or assist with up to 70 pounds as needed
• Ability to assist with emergency responses, including evacuations or crisis situations

Work Schedule:

• Full-time with on-call responsibilities
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response required

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

 

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Salary : $62,353 - $82,462