Assistant Manager - Independent Living

Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career. Make a Difference.

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? JoinHIT, Inc. and build a rewarding career where your work directly improves the lives of people with disabilities across western North Dakota.

At HIT, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and opportunity. We invest in our employees through hands-on training, professional development, and opportunities to grow within the organization.

About the Role

As anAssistant Manager, you’ll work closely with the Manager to lead, encourage, and support a team of Direct Support Professionals. You’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly while ensuring the people we serve receive high-quality, person-centered support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, motivated leader who takes initiative, communicates well, and remains calm when challenges arise.

What You’ll Do

• Support, coach, and encourage Direct Support Professionals

• Help coordinate staffing, schedules, training, and daily operations

• Assist with employee performance reviews and development

• Promote meaningful, high-quality programming for the people we serve

• Help ensure services are delivered safely and consistently

• Respond to concerns and solve problems with professionalism and care

• Step into a leadership role during unexpected situations or emergencies

• Build a positive, respectful environment for employees and the people we support

Why You’ll Love Working at HIT

• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

• Personalized, hands-on training

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) with a6% employer match after one year

• Life insurance

• Tuition assistance

If you’re ready to grow as a leader while helping others reach their goals, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and discover where you belong at HIT!

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED) preferred. Prefer two years related experience and/or training. This position has a three-month introductory period.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Will meet and maintain the required certifications to become a medication technician certified as required for the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.