Community Living Manager

Lead with Purpose. Champion Inclusion. Join the Vista Care Family.

Location: Based in Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, or Manitowoc, WI (Multi-site leadership requiring regular travel across all three service locations)

Are you ready to step into an impactful leadership role that truly redefines what community inclusion looks like?

Vista Care is seeking a dynamic Community Living Manager to direct, elevate, and expand our Day Services and community living programs across Eastern Wisconsin. This position offers geographic flexibility to be based out of our Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, or Manitowoc locations, serving as the operational and cultural anchor across all three communities.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

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• Multi-Site Operational Leadership: Direct day-to-day operations across Day Services and community living programs throughout Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Manitowoc, ensuring high safety standards and proper staff-to-client ratios.
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• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and program supervisors, cultivating a culture grounded in dignity, empathy, and continuous improvement.
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• Person-Centered Advocacy: Champion Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), transforming care plans into active community integration.
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• High-Acuity Behavioral Support: Partner closely with behavioral specialists, healthcare teams, and families to implement proactive support strategies and de-escalation protocols.
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• Compliance & Growth: Maintain full alignment with Wisconsin DHS and HCBS waiver standards, audit clinical records (MARs), manage operational budgets, and build strong referral networks across local county systems.
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What You Bring

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• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
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• Experience: 3–5 years supporting individuals with IDD or complex behavioral needs, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within HCBS, day services, or residential care.
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• Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience managing high-acuity behavioral/medical support needs and crisis resolution.
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• Certifications: Certified (or eligible to certify within 90 days) in Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid, and Crisis De-escalation (CPI, Safety-Care, or state-approved equivalent).
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• Travel & Field Readiness: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation with personal liability insurance to travel routinely between Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Manitowoc (including client transport), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and on-call operational availability.
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Why Choose Vista Care?

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• 401(k) With Instant Ownership
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• Financial Flexibility: Bi-weekly pay paired with on-demand earned-wage access via DailyPay.
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• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with prescription coverage.
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• Rest & Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals and floating holidays.
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• Professional Growth: Direct executive mentorship, career pathway advancement, and paid ongoing certifications.
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• Everyday Perks: Exclusive company discount programs on retail, entertainment, and travel.
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Vista Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for all employees.