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Benhaven Inc

CT

Benhaven Residential Services is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of its group homes located in ... Employee Referral Program * Tuition Reimbursement

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What is the difference between Group Home Program Manager vs Direct Support Professional?

AspectGroup Home Program ManagerDirect Support Professional
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; relevant certifications may be preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like CPR/First Aid often required
Work EnvironmentSupervises staff and manages operations in group homes for individuals with disabilitiesProvides direct care and support to residents in group homes or community settings
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, or private organizations serving individuals with disabilitiesSame as above; often employed by the same organizations

While both roles work within the same environment and industry, the Group Home Program Manager oversees staff and program operations, whereas the Direct Support Professional provides hands-on care and support to residents. The manager role involves leadership and administrative duties, while the support professional focuses on daily resident assistance.

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Infographic showing various Group Home Program Manager job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Assistant Group Home Manager-Benhaven Residential

New Haven, CT • On-site

Benhaven, Inc.
Human Resource Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
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$23/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Benhaven Residential Services is seeking an Assistant Manager for one of its group homes located in North Haven.
Full-time: 31 hours per week, non-exempt position
Location: North Haven, 6-bed CLA group home
Schedule: Tuesday 3:30p-9:30p, Wednesday 1p-9:30p, Thursday 3:30-9:30, Friday 4:30-9:30, Saturday 2p-10p
Full-time: 30 hours per week, non-exempt position
Location: New Haven, 4-bed CLA group home
Schedule: Saturday 9a-3p, Sunday-Tuesday 3p-9p, Thursday 3p-9p
Full-time: 34 hours per week, non-exempt position
Location: Hamden, 4-bed CLA group home
Schedule: Tuesday 3p-9p, Wednesday & Thursday 3p-8p, Friday 3-9p-9p, Satuday 9a-9p
The Assistant Manager is supervised by the Residential Manager. The Assistant Manager is responsible for working in partnership with the Residential Manager to lead, supervise, and train staff. The Assistant Manager supports a positive environment for the people being supported and a fun, cohesive work environment for the staff. The Assistant Manager performs direct support at a high level and as a role model. The Assistant Manager provides additional supervision and training as assigned, contributes to creating and overseeing resident programming, and leads and oversees house systems.
Responsibilities:
The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Oversees the implementation of household routines and provides feedback where needed
  • Provides on-site leadership, briefing, and de-briefing
  • Implements house staffing systems, including the management of overtime
  • As assigned, trains staff in household routines and observes staff performance
  • Acts as House Manager in the House Manager's absence, including on-call responsibilities.
  • Supports the manager in creating and maintaining the staffing schedule.
  • Provides on-site leadership by overseeing staff assignments and providing feedback
  • Supervises staff implementation of behavior plans and resident routines
  • As assigned, conduct guided practice and ongoing instruction in resident programs
  • Acts as the primary source of communication for team members
  • Participates in residents' team meetings
  • Contributes information towards the development of individual plans, goals, and behavior plan
  • As assigned, provides training in resident programming
  • Oversees supporters' ongoing implementation of resident programs
  • Oversees staff documentation of resident programs, including ISP and behavior plans
  • Attends to the resident's needs, belongings, and physical environment
  • Is informed about all residents of the home

Position Requirements:
  • High school diploma
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, understanding of important clinical concepts
  • The flexibility to work second shift and weekends. Must take occasional assignments related to meetings and appointments
  • Participate in a variety of physical activities (e.g., walking, hiking, lifting, pushing, and pulling).
  • CT driver's license, reliable and safe vehicle with registration and insurance.
  • Strong computer and technical skills (Therap or other systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
  • Experience with autism and/or developmental disabilities
  • Pass a variety of background checks

Standard Benefits:
  • Anthem Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Long-term Disability
  • Term-Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life
  • Mutual of America 403b & 401a
  • 10 Vacation (accrued)
  • 10 Sick days (accrued)
  • 3 Personal Days
  • 8 Holidays
  • Employee Incentives
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

JOB CODE: 1000107

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