Senior Director of Group Homes

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Join Marrakech as a Senior Director of Group Homes 

Paid Training | Career Growth

Make a Difference Every Day

Our Mission:

At Marrakech, your work truly matters. We provide person-centered support and advocacy that enhances quality of life and promotes independence for individuals with and without disabilities always with dignity, respect, and meaningful connection at the center. 

For more than 50 years, Marrakech has supported over 1,000 individuals across Connecticut each year, helping people of all abilities build confidence, independence, and strong community connections.

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.  

About the Role

As a Senior Director of Group Homes, you’ll be one of the key people supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, with varying levels of physical support needs, over a cluster of residential homes. You’ll oversee your group home managers as they build and lead a compassionate, mission driven team by hiring, training, and mentoring like‑minded staff who share your passion for helping people live safe, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of daily operations, foster a positive home culture, and build trusting relationships that encourage independence, personal choice, and dignity. You’ll collaborate with your managers and their teams to ensure our individuals are receiving the highest quality of care possible.

This position is ideal for a mentor, who is organized and able to make sure all work is done behind the scenes, so that our staff can make a real difference every day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring that individualized support and behavior plans are implemented properly
• Training and providing guidance to your group home managers
• Acting as a manager, when the need arises
• Coordinating the referral process to make sure new individuals are adequately accommodated in their new homes.
• Ensuring their group homes are adequately staffed, and assisting in the hiring process when needed
• Completing audits to ensure that your homes follow their necessary regulations
• Encouraging community involvement and social engagement
• Working collaboratively as part of a compassionate, supportive team

No two days are the same—and every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking reliable, compassionate individuals who see themselves as leaders and have a contagious passion for assisting others.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or six years related progressive experience and/or training.
• Four years of progressive experience working with people who have a developmental disability. One year must include supervisory responsibilities.
• Any other variation of education/experience will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Pay

• $57,242 – $62,965.54 per year

Schedule

• Flexibility Required;  Must be available to be on-call

Why Work at Marrakech?

We’re committed to supporting our employees just as much as the individuals we serve.

Benefits:

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.

Salary : $57,242 - $62,965