Program Manager – Supported Living & Community Companion Homes

Oak Hill/Gilead • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
The Program Manager of Oak Hill’s Supported Living Arrangement (SLA) and Community Companion Home (CCH) programs works 40 hours/week; schedule Monday-Friday 8a-4p with flexibility required and provides leadership to staff and host families, ensures regulatory adherence, supports individuals in achieving meaningful community integration, and serves as a primary liaison with DDS and other state agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field
• 3 years experience in operations and supervision in a developmental disability services environment.
• Familiarity with Connecticut DDS regulations, including licensing standards for CCH compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee individualized home supports and care coordination for residents living independently or semi-independently.
• Ensure compliance with DDS standards for Supportive Housing and Individualized Home Supports.
• Supervise direct support staff and ensure proper training, documentation, and service delivery.
• Develop person-centered plans and monitor behavioral support strategies.
• Manage the licensing, training, and oversight of CCH host families in accordance with DDS protocols.
• Monitor home environments for safety, inclusion, and compliance with DDS licensing and care standards.
• Maintain documentation and reporting in accordance with DSS, Social Security, DDS and Medicaid HCBS requirements.
• Ensure all services meet the standards outlined in the Connecticut Statewide HCBS Transition Plan.
• Provides direct support as needed to meet programmatic need.
• Becomes familiar with the individuals in their assigned location(s); participates in defining goals and objectives for assigned location(s); plans, implements and evaluates programs, services and activities in collaboration with the Program Director or Program Coordinator and other members of the Planning and Support Team (PST); ensures services meet individuals’ needs; coordinates and participates in all individual related meetings; ensures that program operations comply with state and federal regulations, Oak Hill policies and procedures and with health and safety regulations.
• Ensures that the locations’ physical environment meets required regulations, including a clean, safe, and homelike atmosphere; supports the process for all contractual agreements, including Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and Oak Hill policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible into an HSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager