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Are you outgoing and looking to be involved in the community?

Are you dedicated, timely and focused on the success of others?

At Ability Matters, we do more than provide services. We build inclusive communities where individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities can thrive. As a House Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a residential home while ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports are delivered with care and consistency.

This role is more than managing a schedule or a site. It is about creating a home where people and staff can succeed.

Why Ability Matters is Different
Ability Matters is a mission driven, high-end agency dedicated to supporting people with autism and other neurological disabilities through education, housing, intervention and day services support.
Our impact speaks for itself:

• Supporting over 160 families
• A team of 330+ professionals
• 191% growth over the last 5 years
• Twice recognized by the Better Business Bureau for Ethics
• Awarded the Diversity in Business Award
• Awarded the SMART 50 for Innovation

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Best-in-Class Pay & Benefits: We lead the field with strong compensation and benefits because we value your impact.
• Work-Life Balance: Choose from flexible full-time or part-time hours to fit your life.
• Career Growth & Training: Learn, grow, and advance with ongoing training and clear pathways.
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Join a team that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and personal strengths.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Our work is our mission.

What You'll Do

• Impact Over Duties: Having a positive impact on the client, family, and community.
• Community Connection: Support individuals as they get involved in local activities, events, and opportunities across Columbus and beyond.
• Personalized Care & Support: Provide and oversee person-centered assistance tailored to each individual's needs. Encourage independence, self-advocacy, and belonging.
• Lead and Support: Supervise, train, and communicate with DSPs to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Create a Safe and Supportive Home Environment: Monitor cleanliness, safety, and maintenance needs while coordinating with landlords and external partners.
• Model Leadership and Professionalism: Promote dignity, respect, teamwork, and positive behavior support across the home.

• Empowerment Through Skill-Building:Support developing life skills, communication abilities, confidence, and personal goals.
• Behavioral Support with Dignity: Use positive, respectful strategies to guide behavior and respond to challenges with empathy and understanding.
• Advocacy: Promote the rights, choices, and voices of individuals with disabilities. Encourage decision-making and independence.

Your role centers on relationships, dignity, and meaningful outcomes. It requires independent decision-making and consistent presence to ensure the home operates smoothly and with integrity. Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelors degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience: At least 2 years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Passion for Inclusion: A desire to support and empower individuals with disabilities is required.
• Skills:Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership.
• Availability: Ability to respond to emergencies outside of standard hours and support evening and weekend coverage.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Heart, attitude, consistency, commitment, and willingness to learn matter most.

See Our Mission in Action: Watch hereReady to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to support inclusion, build meaningful relationships, and be part of something bigger, we would love to meet you.
Apply today to become a House Manager at Ability Matters.
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Ability Matters is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status