If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a residential manager.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction for the day-to-day operation of the group home.
• Ensures treatment interventions are maintained and communicated through various shifts.
• Provides input regarding resident care and supervision to interested parties.
• Lead and participates in the development of Individual Treatment Plans and coordinating individual/group/family therapies.
• Ensures that safety procedures and resident's rights are strictly enforced.
• Manages the day-to-day finances of residents and the group home. This includes budgeting needed purchases, such as groceries.
• Oversee the maintenance of the residents, assigned vehicles, and other equipment.
• Participates as a treatment team member for all residents' cases in the group home.
• Strictly adheres to and recognizes State of Montana licensing standards including actively participating in yearly licensing reviews.
• Provides employee supervision, counseling, and direction as needed including completing performance evaluations.
• Plans, escorts, participates in, and supervises youth during community and group activities, including recreational, leisure, vocational, and educational activities in order to build skills and develop appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Observes, reports, and records data concerning the youths’ physical, emotional, and behavioral states.
• Shops for the residence and youths’ needs as directed.
• Assists with phone calls and visits with family when assigned.
• May assist – as assigned - in youths' self-medication programs.
• Attends and participates in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and Corporate Committees as assigned. Upon hiring, the Program Manager II will undergo training and will be expected to pass testing in the following areas: H.E.L.P (de-escalation and therapeutic holds), Medication Certification, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Client/Employee Health and Safety, and Behavior Intervention Skills.

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• Five (5) years combined experience: Classroom, management, social work. Two (2) years of direct supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and train people along with knowledge of the implementation of therapeutic treatment plans and basic management standards.
• A BS/BA Degree is required in the Human Services Field or at least four (4) years of direct employment experience, in addition to holding a supervisory or leadership position for two (2) years.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Montana Driver’s License. Must have an acceptable driving record and pass a criminal background check.

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE’s benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Advancement Program
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.