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Day Program Manager (05-MGR)

Whole Life Inc.
Norwich, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026

This person will be responsible for managing the various aspects of this Day Program including the business operations, DDS Reporting, schedule creation, individual goal setting, and activity planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Program Management and is a self-starter who can work independently while also managing others. (This person must have their own experience of previously running a group home or day program to be eligible for this role.) The successful candidate will be able to lead our DSP while ensuring the proper wellbeing for the individuals who attend our program. Focus on staffing relationships,  training, expectation setting, program development, budgeting, and oversight of daily activities are essential functions of the important job of experience required of any manager working for Whole Life.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic plan of action to drive group home cohesiveness while working towards relational results with staffing for the proper oversight of individuals who live in the group homes. Whole Life Inc. strives for the individuals to lead their best life in a least restrictive environment.
  • Oversee the reporting process from start to finish. Weekly, Monthly paperwork
  • Develop and implement a strategic process plan that includes all scheduling facets and interviewing oversite to keep staffing moving forward for group home stability.
  • Manage all group home manager ensure they are up to date with current trends and dr. appts and managerial needs for empowering a strong united group home
  • Oversee all community activities for the group home to access their own communities regularly.
  • Ensure that all trainings are efficient in achieving their goals to learn and create opportunities for staff to feel fulfilled in their roles.
  • Oversee all manager relationships with management systems for the financial stability (spend downs, typical client funds) and for staffing payroll in a timely fashion for PTO accountability.
  • Oversee field operations for the region (including DA, scheduling, accountability of all staff), including:

DDS Individual service (including PCP relationship building opportunities and service development)- Territory management (including territory planning and management of key group homes)- Individualized (including manager development and staffing oversight)- Inventory management (including stock control and inventory tracking on behalf of IDD)- Product quality control (including group home purchases, quality assurance)- Inventory tracking (including inventory management system use) Creativity and strong communication skills required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Residential/ Program Manager: 1 year
  • Working with individuals with disabilities: 2 years

License/Certification:

  • PMT, Med cert, First Aid/CPR (Required)

Salary Position.
Occasional evenings, weekend, on-call may be required

Salary : $45,000 - $49,000

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