Program Manager

Aspire Living & Learning's Internal Mobility Policy ensures an equitable and efficient internal mobility system that aligns with the agency’s commitment to professional development and growth. This policy fosters a culture of mobility within the organization, aiming to provide employees with opportunities for career advancement and fulfillment. Please reference the Internal Mobility Policy to review the process to be considered for other jobs at Aspire Living & Learning. 

Lateral Transfers: You do not need to submit an application at this time. You need to let your HR Partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position. Your HR Partner will be the point of contact between you, your current manager, and your hiring manager.   

Promotions/ Cross-functional jobs: Please let your HR partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position and they will confirm your eligibility to apply. Once you speak with your HR Partner, please submit an application.  

 Open Positions: 

• Job title:  Program Manager


• House Name: Longley, Abingdon and Joppa, Woods End A/B


• Hours:  40, Full Time Exempt


• Pay Starting at $48,000 annually  

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Residential Program Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring that all supported individuals are receiving appropriate clinical and medical services. The Residential Program Manager will mentor, develop and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff, ensure adherence to all DDS,  funding agency, and state regulations, maintains and monitor staffing schedule, assist with writing clinical assessments and overseeing ISP assessments, and assume on-call responsibilities as required. The Residential Program Manager will also assist and instruct individuals in all aspects of their IP, administer medication when required, provide in-house and agency-contracted training and consultation services, adhere to budgetary guidelines, assist and instruct residents with daily living skills, behavioral and habilitative plans, medical, psychiatric and socio-emotional needs, and work with the People Team to plan and implement corrective action when necessary.

The ideal candidate: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors. 


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.


• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.


• Basic Computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!


• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.


•  Valid Driver’s License with at least 3 years of driving experience. 

 Below is the name and information of your HR Partners, to be contacted prior to applying for a promotion or cross-functional opportunity.  

Connecticut (AS) employees: Heather Murphy [email protected]  

Connecticut (Child Services) employees: Wanetta Wilcher [email protected]  

Maryland employees: Debbie Duran dduran@allinc.org  

Massachusetts employees: Michelle L Cutting [email protected] 

New Hampshire employees: Michelle L Cutting [email protected]  

Vermont employees: Judy Stermer [email protected]  

Shared Services: Judy Stermer [email protected]