Respite Manager

Description

Company: Pathfinder

Job Title: Respite Manager

Category: Disability Services

Location: Roanoke, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-5p (40hr)

Starting Pay: $20/hr

Pathfinder is looking for a Respite House Manager to lead and support services in a home-like setting for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll oversee daily operations at the Huntington County Respite Home, guide a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and ensure that care meets the needs of each person supported. This role is a mix of leadership, advocacy, planning, and hands-on service, focused on helping people live meaningful and empowered lives.

As a Respite House Manager at Pathfinder, You Will:

Lead Day-to-Day Operations

• Oversee services provided in the Respite House, ensuring they follow each person’s support plan (PCISP).
• Supervise and train DSPs, modeling how to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.
• Create staff schedules, fill open shifts when needed, and approve time records.
• Organize staff meetings and maintain a positive team environment.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the home, arranging for repairs and upkeep.

Support Individuals and Families

• Build strong relationships with people supported, their families, and care teams.
• Advocate for people in planning meetings and help connect them with needed services.
• Ensure ISP goals, safety measures, and behavioral supports are followed at all times.
• Track and report individual progress through monthly and quarterly updates.
• Help people take part in meaningful activities and build natural support networks.

Ensure Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records for health, medications, finances, and daily activities.
• Follow all Medicaid Waiver, licensing, and Pathfinder standards.
• Monitor changes in funding and adjust service planning accordingly.
• Participate in audits and address findings with corrective action plans when needed.

What You Bring to the Role:

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic tech tools.

Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.

Benefits & Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU!

Competitive Benefits Package (if applicable):

• Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive training.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to support your well-being.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Enjoy free Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with a generous retirement savings plan and employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial assistance for continued education.
• Professional Development & Training – Enhance your skills and career through learning opportunities.
• Person-Centered Thinking Training – Gain valuable insights into individualized care and service.

Pathfinder Perks:

• Wellness Platform Incentives – Earn rewards for prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Financial Wellness Platform – Access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support sessions for employees and their immediate household members.
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – Providing childcare for children in the community with minor illnesses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save with special offers, including:
• Verizon Wireless Discount – Stay connected for less.
• YMCA Discount – Enjoy reduced membership rates for fitness and wellness.

Pathfinder Values:

People First – Integrity - Contribution – Growth – Empowerment

Requirements

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 3-5 years in the Human Service field or related field.
• Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, if needed.
• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Essential physical skills: be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance, and implement non-physical and approved physical interventions and CPR with people supported when needed.