Group Home-Residential Housing Assistant Manager, Avon

Job Title: Group Home- Residential Housing Assistant Manager

Location: Avon, CT 
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (40 hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $ 50,000 annually 

Reports To: Residential Manager, Coordinator & Director 

Department: Residential Housing - CRS/CLA

About the Role

Favarh is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Housing Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of a residential program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role assists with staff supervision, medication oversight, documentation, and participant support to ensure a safe, respectful, and person-centered living environment. The Assistant Manager may act in the Manager’s absence and plays a key role in promoting independence and quality of life.

About Favarh: Founded in 1958, Favarh – The Arc of the Farmington Valley is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in living as independently and inclusively as possible.

Our Mission: To help each person achieve their personal best. 

Our Vision: A future where every person with an I/DD lives in the community with the support they need to thrive.

What We Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (tiered based on years of service)
• Free Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution up to 12%
• EBHRA Health Reimbursement Plan (up to $2,200 annually)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Health Trax and more)
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal Advancement Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations & Participant Support

• Support daily operations of the assigned residential program
• Implement individual programs that promote independence and skill development
• Uphold and promote participants’ human and civil rights
• Complete daily communication, behavior, nursing, and individual logs
• Provide individual counseling for minor adjustment issues; refer complex concerns to the Manager
• Ensure behavioral and restraint procedures are followed by the agency policy
• Remain on duty until relief staff is secured
• Provide Assistant Manager coverage at other residential sites as assigned

Medication Administration

• Supervise accurate medication administration with Nurse oversight
• Ensure timely and accurate dispensing of prescribed medications
• Order participant medications as needed
• Maintain medication records in collaboration with the Favarh Nurse

Staff Support & Training

• Assist the Residential Manager with staff supervision
• Provide on-the-floor orientation and training to instructors
• Ensure staff are trained in and consistently use Therap

Documentation & Compliance

• Utilize Therap for all program documentation
• Maintain household and program management records
• Ensure transportation is provided according to agency policies
• Attend meetings and required training
• Report on operational concerns and suggest improvements

Community & Agency Engagement

• Promote positive public relations for Favarh
• Participating in agency events and fundraising activities

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License (or Rideshare-approved state)
• Ability to safely implement restraint procedures and administer CPR
• Medication Administration Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• PMT Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

Education

• Two years of college in Special Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred
• High School Diploma/GED with substantial related experience may be considered

Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in Health, Education, Rehabilitation, or Residential Services preferred

Work Style & Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Effective problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk 4–6 hours; sit 1–3 hours; drive 1–3 hours
• Lift up to 75 pounds
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, and reaching
• Repetitive hand use and pushing/pulling
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Favarh is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Favarh participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.