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Adult Services Residential Program Manager

Ariel Clinical Services
Wheat Ridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Nov 2025
💰 $78,258/yr($71,797/yr – $78,258/yr)

About the role

Description

Adult Services Residential Program Manager

Wheat Ridge, CO

One Full-Time Position. 40+ hours per week.

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Plus, on call and work after hours as needed for the program. 

Hiring Range: $71,797.15 to $78,258.89 annually, depending upon education and experience.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.


Minimum Requirements 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field and/or a social or behavioral sciences or higher.

• Two or more years’ experience working with Developmentally Disabled population, in a management role. 

Preferred:

• Master’s in Business Administration

• LPC, LCSW or LSW licensure.

• Proven experience managing multiple programs simultaneously.

• Professional experience with program development.


We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!

• HSA & HSA employer contribution 

• FSA 

• Vision 

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year. 

• $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employer provided work phone and computer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Wellness Program

• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!


Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!

• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more. 

• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.

• As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.


Position Summary

The Residential Program Manager oversees the Ariel Clinical Services Adult Services Residential Program.


Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Participate in the preparation of and adherence to the department’s budget.

2. Monitor and oversee fee-for-service activities within the Adult Services Program to ensure compliance with agency standards, contractual obligations, and financial objectives.

3. Provide direct supervision of employees within the department supervised by conducting interviews; hiring and training; conducting performance appraisals; and preparing and/or recommending disciplinary action of all employees supervised.

4. Develop, implement, and maintain Agency wide Standard Operating Procedures for the department supervised as well as ensure compliance with program specific regulations.

5. Promote growth and program development of services for the Developmentally Disabled population.

6. Ability to anticipate, conceptualize and communicate the full spectrum of care including industry norms, financial impact of outcomes, customer service and individual retention goals to employees, providers, and the community.

7. Monitor and measure outcomes to assure program effectiveness and client satisfaction.

8. Ensure compliance with professional and ethical standards. Ensure files are audit ready. 

9. Develop relationships and coordinate services with the community and partner agency leadership teams, review, approve and process all referrals and documentation per contract policies. 

10. Recruit, train, and monitor Independent Contractors. 

11. Remain visible, and mentor supervisors regarding creating and expanding program knowledge, resources and opportunities.


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