Unit Manager - 2nd Shift, Per Diem

Do you want to lead a team and make a real difference every day? St. Joseph’s Center, a caring nonprofit organization, is looking for a per diem Unit Manager for our residential program. This role is based at our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) on the Main Campus in Scranton, PA. As a Unit Manager, you will guide a team of Direct Support Professionals and make sure residents receive safe, respectful, and person-centered care.

Why You'll Love St. Joseph's Center:

At St. Joseph’s Center, your work supports a mission that changes lives. You’ll lead a team that values dignity, inclusion, and compassion. As a Unit Manager, you’ll help residents thrive while guiding staff to provide excellent care. With over a century of trusted service, we offer stability and the chance to make a real impact every day.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and support direct care staff in your assigned area.
• Train staff on care plans, goals, and daily routines.
• Make sure residents’ Individual Plans are followed.
• Help with personal care needs when needed (feeding, changing, positioning).
• Keep the unit safe and organized; report any issues to leadership.
• Hold staff meetings and share updates from administration.
• Work with the team to solve problems and improve care.
• Report medical concerns to nursing staff quickly.
• Assist with hiring and training new staff.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.

What's Required of You:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• 1 year as a DSP, CNA, or similar role.
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs. and assist with transfers.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Equal Opportunity  Employer

St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (including all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age, or sex (including pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex).