Community Habilitation and Respite Services Manager

Why Work at People’s Arc?

When you join People’s Arc, you’re not just starting a job – you’re beginning a fulfilling journey with an emerging provider of choice. At People’s Arc we don’t just focus on medical benefits, we take a Total Health approach to support you to reach your physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

At People’s Arc, we’re more than just benefits. We offer:

• Day One Benefits – It all starts at the beginning – comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance on your first day of employment.
• Savings Programs – Retirement savings (401k), Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness incentives and discount programs to help you achieve financial success.
• Balance – Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), Employee Assistance Program, health advocate, mental health resources and leave programs to support our staff and create work/life balance.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, professional development and internal mobility to develop your skills and grow within the agency.
• Sense of Community – Employee Engagement, Peer Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and employee & agency events to keep staff connected.
• Recognition – Service award celebrations, professional acknowledgements and educational milestones that create a culture where our staff can thrive.

Role Summary: The Community Habilitation and Respite Manager with the support of the Assistant Director of

Community and Family Support Services is responsible for managing and enhancing Community Habilitation and Respite

programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving services through People’s Arc. This role is

essential in ensuring high-quality service delivery, staff supervision, and the overall effectiveness of programs

Role Responsibilities:

 Assists Assistant Director of Community and Family Support Services to ensure continual evaluation and

refinement of programs identifying new opportunities for service enhancement and programmatic growth.

 Participates in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Community Habilitation and Respite staff.

 Matches people supported within Com Hab to employees who meet the person-centered needs and personality of

the person served and their family.

 Conducts supervisions and performance evaluations with staff, offers ongoing professional development and

growth opportunities to staff.

 Collaborates with people supported, their families and staff to develop and implement programs that promotes

person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and well-being.

 Advocates for the needs of people supported within People’s Arc, outside human services providers and the

broader community.

 Prepares, monitors and assesses the effectiveness of Com Hab and recreational plans, and adjusts ensure

optimal person-centered outcomes for people supported and their families.

 Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of

support available to people served and their families.

 Assists with the organization and facilitation of workshops, support groups, and community events as assigned to

promote engagement and awareness of services available.

 Ensures the timely collection and high quality of Community Habilitation notes and other required documentation

for both Community Habilitation and Respite services as well as the timely submission of staff documentation for

training requirements, vehicle safety requirements, mileage, etc.

 Covers caseloads during staff absences, vacancies, etc.

 Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies.

SALARY 27.93 HOUR

Requirements

 High School Diploma or GED

 Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

 1+ year supervisory skills.

 2+ years of experience in community habilitation, respite services, or related

 Valid NYSDL

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance