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Assistant Manager Respite Center

Community Living


Job Location:

O'Fallon, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:
Our Respite Center supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This leadership role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring staff solving problems staying organized and creating a safe engaging environment for participants.

As the Assistant Manager youll work alongside the Respite Manager to coordinate weekend respite services support Direct Support Professionals communicate with families and ensure quality care for the individuals we serve. When the Respite Manager is unavailable youll step into a leadership role overseeing program operations and serving as the on-call leader during weekends.

Pay Rate:$23.25/hour

Part-Time: 20-30 Hrs. - Friday 5-11 Saturday 8 hours Sunday 8 hours when the Respite Center is open.

What Youll Do:
  • Assist with the day to day operation of the Respite Center.
  • Provide leadershipand support to Direct Support Professionals and Lead Staff.
  • Help create staff schedules and coordinate activitiesand meals.
  • Foster a fun safe and engaging environment for participants.
  • Communicate with families regarding participant successes concerns and program updates.
  • Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and crisis situations.
  • Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with agency policies.
  • Assist with staff orientation coaching and performance management.
  • Administer medications as trained and required.
  • Help maintain compliance with safety procedures emergency drills and program standards.
  • Work within established budgets and assist with program planning and preparation.
  • Serve as the on-call leader during weekends when the Respite Manager is unavailable.
What Were Looking For:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
  • Three years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  • At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Strong communication leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
  • Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:

This position is active and hands-on. Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting participants with mobility and personal support.
  • Lifting and transferring individuals when necessary.
  • Pushing wheelchairs and securing mobility devices in agency vehicles.
  • Driving large passenger vans to community activities.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds and performing frequent standing walking bending and reaching.
Why Community Living

At Community Living youll join a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Youll work with a supportive leadership team help develop staff and make a meaningful impact on participants and their families every day.

If youre a compassionate leader who enjoys building strong teams and creating positive experiences for others wed love to hear from you.


Community Living is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicantswithregard race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military service veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager


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Community Living, Inc. Community Living works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities so they can achieve their highest potential. We do this by providing children and adults with services and programs to allow them to live, learn and work in our community. In turn, they ma ... View more

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