House Manager

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

If you are ready to support inclusion, build meaningful relationships, and be part of something bigger, we would love to meet you.