Residential Habilitation Manager Specialist

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

• Must be dedicated and compassionate manager with the ability to oversee the day-to-day operations of a program supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. This role ensures person-centered care, compliance with all regulations, and a positive, team-oriented environment for staff and residents. Oversee and implement individualized support plans, including participation in life plan meetings and behavioral support plans.
• Promote community integration by supporting residents with activities such as shopping, meal planning, and social outings.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency policies, including staff training, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to residential staff.
• Manage household budgets, staff payroll, and residents’ personal allowances.
• Oversee medication management, including ordering, storage, administration, and inventory.
• Lead and participate in meetings, trainings, and staff development initiatives.
• Serve on the on-call rotation and support emergency response efforts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License in good standing.  
• Minimum of one year of Human Services experience; 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.     

Benefits: We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Retirement Programs and we have a Free On-Site Fitness Center in our main office in Albany! There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!