Demo

Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem

St. Joseph's Center
Scranton, PA Per Diem
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Do you want to lead a team and make a real difference every day? St. Joseph’s Center, a caring nonprofit organization, is looking for a per diem Unit Manager for our residential program. This role is based at our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) on the Main Campus in Scranton, PA. As a Unit Manager, you will guide a team of Direct Support Professionals and make sure residents receive safe, respectful, and person-centered care.

Why You'll Love St. Joseph's Center:

At St. Joseph’s Center, your work supports a mission that changes lives. You’ll lead a team that values dignity, inclusion, and compassion. As a Unit Manager, you’ll help residents thrive while guiding staff to provide excellent care. With over a century of trusted service, we offer stability and the chance to make a real impact every day.

What You'll Do:

  • Supervise and support direct care staff in your assigned area.
  • Train staff on care plans, goals, and daily routines.
  • Make sure residents’ Individual Plans are followed.
  • Help with personal care needs when needed (feeding, changing, positioning).
  • Keep the unit safe and organized; report any issues to leadership.
  • Hold staff meetings and share updates from administration.
  • Work with the team to solve problems and improve care.
  • Report medical concerns to nursing staff quickly.
  • Assist with hiring and training new staff.
  • Attend required meetings and training sessions.

 

 

What's Required of You:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • 1 year as a DSP, CNA, or similar role.
  • Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift 10–50 lbs. and assist with transfers.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

Equal Opportunity  Employer

St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (including all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age, or sex (including pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex).

Hourly Wage Estimation for Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem in Scranton, PA
$25.00 to $32.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$55,286 - $68,894
Income Estimation: 
$70,778 - $99,774
Income Estimation: 
$109,459 - $143,369
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at St. Joseph's Center

  • St. Joseph's Center Venice, CA
  • Company Description Background Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Sant... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • St. Joseph's Center Scranton, PA
  • The House Manager helps provide a safe, caring, and supportive home for mothers and their babies. This position supports daily needs in the home, helps mom... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • St. Joseph's Center Scranton, PA
  • The primary function of this position is to lead and mentor the direct support professionals on an overnight shift. Duties include but are not limited to: ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • St. Joseph's Center Swoyersville, PA
  • Make a difference every day! As a Direct Support Professional at Saint Joseph’s Center, you’ll help people live full, happy, and healthy lives. Join a team... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem jobs in the Scranton, PA area that may be a better fit.

  • Saint Joseph's Center Scranton, PA
  • Job Details Description Do you want to lead a team and make a real difference every day? St. Joseph’s Center, a caring nonprofit organization, is looking f... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • St. Joseph's Center Scranton, PA
  • The primary function of this position is to lead and mentor the direct support professionals on an overnight shift. Duties include but are not limited to: ... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!