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Residential Program Manager IDD Certified Residence

Arc Of Onondaga


Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 72000 - 76000
Posted: 10 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you an experienced human services professional who is passionate about supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Arc of Onondaga is seeking a compassionate organized and experienced Residential Program Manager to provide leadership within our residential division and support the teams who make a difference every day.

As a Residential Program Manager you will provide leadership and operational oversight for Arc residential programs while ensuring safe high-quality person-centered services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Hire train supervise and support Residence Managers.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable NYS and federal regulations and agency standards.

  • Oversee residential operations staffing utilization and operating budgets.

  • Promote safe supportive environments for residents and Direct Support Professionals.

  • Provide leadership coaching and problem-solving support to residential teams.

  • Champion person-centered practices that promote dignity choice independence and quality of life.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Human Services or a related field plus 24 years of relevant experience including 2 years of supervisory experience managing programs for people with developmental disabilities; OR

  • Related Associates degree plus 4 years of relevant experience including 2 years of supervisory experience managing programs for people with developmental disabilities.

  • Valid NYS drivers license and driving record acceptable to the Agencys insurance carrier.

  • Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Commitment to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why Arc of Onondaga

We believe meaningful work and a healthy work-life balance go hand in hand.

Benefits include:

  • Excellent work-life balance

  • Flexible scheduling including opportunities for remote work

  • Generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays vacation sick leave and personal days

  • Medical dental and vision insurance

  • Employee Resource Coordination Programs

  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • 401(k) with employer matching contributions

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

  • Supportive collaborative and family-friendly workplace culture

Make a Difference

Put your leadership experience to work where it matters most. Join Arc of Onondaga and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.

Arc of Onondaga has been supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County since 1951

Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.


Required Experience:

IC


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Arc of Onondaga is one of the largest providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County serving over 1,000 people and their families, and employing over 425 people. With over 30 different sites throughout Central New York, Arc provides ... View more

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