Program Manager

Job Details Job Location: CDS Offices - Barre, VT 05641 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Completion or Equivalent Salary Range: $26.60 - $27.95 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: Program Management Program Manager Overview The Program Manager plays a central part in shaping a safe, supportive, and person-centered residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities. By leading a team of residential support staff, including an Assistant Program Manager, you will create a therapeutic home environment where residents can thrive while ensuring high-quality service delivery and regulatory compliance. This position drives program development, strengthens team performance through coaching and supervision, and ensures day-to-day operations, from staffing and household management to documentation and treatment planning, run smoothly and effectively. As the primary connection between residents, families, and interdisciplinary partners, you will foster clear communication, collaboration, and shared problem-solving, directly contributing to positive outcomes, stability, and quality of life for the people we serve. Job Duties Manage all aspects of household operations including maintenance, budgeting, and transportation. Ensure safe, person-centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Directly supervise an Assistant Program Manager, providing supervision, support, and coaching. Ensure appropriate staffing schedules. Monitor daily operations, documentation, and accuracy of treatment plan progress and outcome measurement. Serve as the primary point of contact between program, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams in order to ensure clear communication and collaborative problem-solving. Qualifications, Skills, Competencies Minimum off associate's degree in a human services area AND two (2) years administrative experience in adult residential care OR Four (4) years of general experience in residential care including two (2) years in management, supervisory, or administrative capacity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills Demonstrated ability to elicit trust and listen effectively Experience and demonstrated skill leading teams Work Environment This position requires variable scheduling including evenings, weekends, and sharing an on-call rotation. CPR, First Aid, crisis prevention/de-escalation, medicine administration, and other trainings required at the agency's discretion. Work may occur in a variety of settings and can include transporting individuals who may present challenging behaviors. Regularly required to operate a motor vehicle for local and regional travel. Benefits Washington County Mental Health Services benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match, paid time off, life insurance, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr