The Program Manager of Oak Hill’s Supported Living Arrangement (SLA) and Community Companion Home (CCH) programs works 40 hours/week; schedule Monday-Friday 8a-4p with flexibility required and provides leadership to staff and host families, ensures regulatory adherence, supports individuals in achieving meaningful community integration, and serves as a primary liaison with DDS and other state agencies

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field 
• 3 years experience in operations and supervision in a developmental disability services environment.
• Familiarity with Connecticut DDS regulations, including licensing standards for  CCH compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays 
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible into an HSA)  
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)  
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance
  Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways  
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation  
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee individualized home supports and care coordination for residents living independently or semi-independently.
• Ensure compliance with DDS standards for Supportive Housing and Individualized Home Supports.
• Supervise direct support staff and ensure proper training, documentation, and service delivery.
• Develop person-centered plans and monitor behavioral support strategies.
• Manage the licensing, training, and oversight of CCH host families in accordance with DDS protocols.
• Monitor home environments for safety, inclusion, and compliance with DDS licensing and care standards.
• Maintain documentation and reporting in accordance with DSS, Social Security, DDS and Medicaid HCBS requirements.
• Ensure all services meet the standards outlined in the Connecticut Statewide HCBS Transition Plan.
• Provides direct support as needed to meet programmatic need.  
• Becomes familiar with the individuals in their assigned location(s); participates in defining goals and objectives for assigned location(s); plans, implements and evaluates programs, services and activities in collaboration with the Program Director or Program Coordinator and other members of the Planning and Support Team (PST); ensures services meet individuals’ needs; coordinates and participates in all individual related meetings; ensures that program operations comply with state and federal regulations, Oak Hill policies and procedures and with health and safety regulations.  
• Ensures that the locations’ physical environment meets required regulations, including a clean, safe, and homelike atmosphere; supports the process for all contractual agreements, including Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and Oak Hill policies and procedures.