Independent Living Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you passionate about helping others thrive? Do you enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can grow and succeed? If so, the Independent Living Manger role may be the perfect fit.

The Manager of Independent Living oversees the daily operations of residential programs, ensuring individuals’ service needs are met and programs operate efficiently. This role supervises Direct Support Professionals and Assistant Managers, coordinates staffing and schedules, ensures compliance with agency and state standards, and collaborates with leadership to maintain high-quality services.

• Lead and support a team of Direct Support Professionals and Assistant Managers.

• Ensure individualized program needs are met through active participation in ISP/IEP meetings.

• Create and manage staff schedules, provide coverage when needed, and communicate changes promptly.

• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff; foster a positive, supportive team culture.

• Ensure accurate documentation, data tracking, financial records, and timely reports.

• Maintain safe, well-supplied, and welcoming homes and agency vehicles.

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, confidentiality standards, and state licensure requirements.

• Participate in on-call rotation, staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.

• If applicable, carry out delegated nursing interventions and medication administration requirements.

• A self-motivated, compassionate leader who thrives both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to supporting children and individuals with disabilities.

• Willingness to obtain DD certification within 18 months and Medication Technician certification.

• Dedication to learning, accountability, and upholding high standards of care.

As an Independent Living Manager, you’re not just managing schedules or paperwork—you’re helping create stability, growth, and opportunity for individuals and families. Your leadership directly shapes lives.

If you’re ready to lead with heart and purpose, we’d love to meet you.

Why team members choose HIT:
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% employer match (after one year)
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible scheduling (every-other weekend required; typical weekend shifts are 12–14 hours)

At HIT, this isn’t “just a job.”
It’s a career where purpose meets opportunity, and where the work you do truly matters.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE

Must have knowledge and skills necessary to perform ordinary household functions.

Must possess good observation skills and relate observations accurately, both verbally and in writing.  

Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic computer operations.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Must possess the skill and ability to develop cooperative, coordinated working relationships with others.

Must have decision making skills and the ability to work independently, following established programs and procedures.

High School diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED) preferred.  Prefer two years of experience in the field of disabilities and preference is given to those with additional experience and/or a four year degree in a related human services field.  Must become DD certified within 18 months of hire.  This position has a six month introductory period.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Will meet and maintain the required certifications to become a medication technician and DD certified as required for the position.