Residential Manager

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Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self‑directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We’re committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

The Recreation Manager is responsible for directing recreation and community advocacy efforts within Bridgewell and developing a culture throughout all business segments that embraces recreation as a form of therapy, community inclusion, engagement, personal growth, and individual achievement.

Monday‑Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (40 Hours)

• Provides strategic direction to Bridgewell Management to ensure recreation, community inclusion, and advocacy supports are achieved for people in all Bridgewell services.
• Develops a robust monthly recreation calendar and leads recreation opportunities that target the diverse interests and skill levels of people served across all Bridgewell programs.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships between staff, individuals served, and community recreation partners.
• Maintains the Recreation Program budget including compliance with fund management procedures for recreation events.
• Oversees the Special Olympics Program for Bridgewell, ensuring participation, staff support, and planning for this event.
• Develops and maintains program involvement in local and state‑level advocacy efforts, ensuring Bridgewell is represented at events and our collective voice is heard.
• Develops a volunteer base to carry out the planned activities of Bridgewell, maintaining compliance with CARF and state/federal regulations concerning volunteers. This includes documentation of volunteer work hours and reporting to program management and human resources. Ensures orientation of volunteers to Bridgewell culture and role.
• Conducts Annual Recreation Survey with agency programs and representatives (i.e. family) of other community individuals supported.
• Builds community opportunities for people to participate in events.
• Works with marketing on the promotion of events and successes. Solicits their support in developing marketing materials and newsletters to promote efforts.
• Maintains a flexible schedule to lead recreation opportunities during weekdays, evenings, and on weekends.
• Supports, respects, and promotes an environment that fosters Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for all employees and people in our services.
• Remains in compliance with all annual mandatory training and certifications (such as First/Aid CPR, PABC, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

• A High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges is required.

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with community resources.
• Experience in coordinating and leading events.
• Excellent collaboration, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

The physical demands of staff working in programs assisting people with their care needs are varied and require the employee to be able to maneuver people of varying weights and provide lifting, balance…