Residential Supportive Housing Assistant Manager

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Full Time Salary Management Bloomfield, CT, US

Salary: $52,499.98 Annually

Job Title: Supportive Housing Assistant Manager
Location: Bloomfield, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2nd Shift, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Reports To: Residential Manager
Department: Residential Services

Founded in 1958,
Favarh – The Arc of the Farmington Valley supports more than 350 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living as independently and inclusively as possible.

To help each person achieve their personal best.

A future where every person with an intellectual or developmental disability lives in the community with the support they need to thrive.

Favarh is seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager
to support the daily operations of our residential site in Avon. This role assists the Residential Manager in supervising staff, coordinating services, and ensuring safe, respectful, and person-centered supports that promote independence and quality of life for participants.

The Assistant Manager may serve as the point of contact in the Manager’s absence and plays a key role in staff leadership, medication oversight, documentation, and implementation of individual and behavioral programs.

Supervision & Operations

Support daily residential operations and assist with staff supervision and scheduling

Provide on-the-floor orientation and training to residential staff

Ensure compliance with agency policies, DDS regulations, and program standards

Remain on duty until relief staff is secured when necessary

Participant Support & Program Coordination

Implement daily routines and individual support plans

Promote participant advocacy, independence, and human and civil rights

Provide individual counseling for minor adjustment issues and elevate concerns as needed

Assist with implementation of behavioral programs and restraint procedures per policy

Medication Administration & Health Oversight

Oversee accurate and timely medication administration in coordination with nursing staff

Maintain medication records and order medications as needed

Ensure compliance with medication administration regulations

Documentation & Communication

Complete daily communication, nursing, medication, and behavioral logs

Utilize Therap for all program documentation and ensure staff compliance and training

Report operational issues and recommend improvements to the Residential Manager

Attend required meetings, trainings, and agency events

Transportation & Community Engagement

Ensure transportation needs are met in accordance with policies and procedures

Promote positive public relations and participate in agency fundraising and special events

Two (2) years of college in Human Services, Special Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in residential, health, education, rehabilitation, or human services preferred

Valid Connecticut Driver’s License (or Rideshare-approved state license); must be insurable

Ability to obtain Medication Administration Certification and PMT within 6 months of hire

Completion of required Residential Trainings within designated time frames

Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement restraint procedures and administer CPR safely

Stand/walk 4–6 hours; sit/drive 1–3 hours

Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, and reaching

Repetitive grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, and foot control operation

Vision requirements…