Program Manager

Program Manager

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and service delivery of residential and community programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This role ensures consistent regulatory compliance, promotes a positive organizational culture, and upholds the agency's mission and values. Working closely with the Executive Director and leadership team, the Program Manager leads staff, coordinates individualized supports, ensures quality outcomes, manages risk, and supports strategic initiatives, census development, and operational growth.

Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations of sponsored residential services within the assigned region, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.
• Supervising and supporting regional program staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
• Routinely monitoring service delivery through on-site observations, documentation audits, and staff performance reviews to ensure program integrity and compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, health, licensing, and regulatory standards in all program environments.
• Acting as a liaison among individuals served, families, guardians, community partners, and internal departments to coordinate care and service delivery.
• Identifying and reporting incidents and potential risk situations promptly, ensuring timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with leadership to develop and implement budgets, monitor census forecasts, meet financial targets, and manage claims authorization.
• Providing on-call support and responding to crises within the region to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Implementing and tracking corrective action plans and compliance measures across regional teams to resolve service gaps and improve outcomes.
• Representing the agency in professional meetings and community forums, promoting growth, public relations, and new business development.
• Participating in data-driven leadership and growth planning meetings to develop strategies that support recruitment, staff retention, census, and service expansion.
• Coordinating with other Program Managers to implement agency policy and revise protocols across residential service lines.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining timely, transparent communication across program and leadership teams.
• Collaborating with the Executive Director and leadership team to support strategic goals, mitigate operational risks, and enhance service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), or in a related human services discipline.
• Preferred: Experience in a supervisory, leadership, or program management role within the human services or disability services field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, proven supervisory skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to travel between service sites, staying overnight as necessary.

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

Salary Range: USD $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year