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Manager, Day Services

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
Stratford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Day Services position at Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center?


POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director, the Manager of Day Services, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Day Service Option (DSO) program for all individuals served and department staff. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages Day Support Options (DSO). 

Research, Develop, Implement and supervise a comprehensive person centered vocational, educational, community experience program

Approve All DSO program Activities.

Schedule staff for programs. Supervise all staff assigned to the program site including Community Inclusion Specialists, Case Coordinators, and Operation Coordinators.

Provide crisis interventions, individual and group counseling, teaching, and advocacy as needed.

Attend Meetings (Clinical, Managers, ECS Leadership, Leadership Meeting, Etc)

Conducts documented audits to ensure that DDS, CARF, and Easterseals’ standards are being met i.e. Therap attendance, ISP data and acknowledgement reports. 

Assist in grant and RFP proposal writing as needed.

Develops and maintains a positive relationship with external contract holders and agencies. 

Creates and generates required program area data and reports monthly.

Resource Management: Control operating expenses in compliance with budget. Provide continuous analysis and reports on variations from established budgets.

Interview, select and on-board new staff to ensure a successful transition into the department.

Provides training consistent with current and future job requirements. Provides hands-on demonstrations, and coaching.  Foster an environment conducive to on-going learning and education.

Work closely with schools in the Greater Waterbury area for referrals and transition from high school to Easterseals.

Works with Quality Coordinator to intake new referrals

Participate in the development and implementation of strategic business and operational financial plans for assigned areas.

Perform other related duties as required. 

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES


Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability.  Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.

Must have DDS experience

Skilled to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives and manage a budget.

Demonstrates knowledge, technical skills and conceptual expertise in the implementation of vocational rehabilitation services.

Excellent computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Display good sound judgement.

Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.

Work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.  

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Rehabilitation Therapy related field preferred or Equivalent of Experience and/or Education.

 

EXPERIENCE    

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a leadership position required.

Experience in a Vocational Rehabilitation setting required.


 

*Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa.


Full-time
Monday-Friday
8-4pm

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