Community Living Manager-- Master's Degree Program; McDaniel College

Community Living Manager-- Master's Degree Program (McDaniel College)

Westminster/Gaithersburg, MD 21157/20877

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This job is very unique in that you are required to be a live in house manager for three adults with disabilities for two years while simultaneously attending McDaniel College earning a Master's Degree in Human Services & Management.

• Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 2.7 or higher; any degree accepted
• United States Driver's License with no more than three points
• Personal Cell Phone

• Scholarship to attend McDaniel College for the Master's Degree in Human Services & Management that covers 100% of tuition
• $47,000 annual stipend
• Free apartment shared with one other person, utilities included
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  - Retirement - PTO
  - Sick & Safe Leave

Position Summary: To manage a traditional Group Home/apartment program serving as a home to participants with developmental and physical disabilities. This is a two-year position.

Qualifications: Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible for enrollment in the master’s program at McDaniel College in Human Service Management.

• Performs essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Knows and complies with all required policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of Target and has a clear understanding of the specific regulations used in their department. Follows the regulations and guidelines when carrying out duties and responsibilities.
• Successfully completes all required in-service trainings and completes re-certifications as required; demonstrates a clear understanding of the issues presented in trainings; is eager to expand knowledge; keeps current with relevant changes and takes appropriate steps to obtain needed information.
• Performs duties in accordance with the philosophy, mission, and goals of the agency.
• Works as a professional collaborative with all internal and external stakeholders in modeling a safe, supportive, and respectful demeanor, ensuring the highest quality services to all Target participants.
• Takes appropriate action based on circumstances; provides pertinent and comprehensive information to supervisory personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage personal time by being punctual and gives sufficient notice to immediate supervisor in case of tardiness or absenteeism per Target’s Attendance Policy.
• Acts as an appropriate role model and representative of Target as an agency as well as those employed by Target and those served. Chooses appropriate personal attire based on the circumstances. Maintains appropriate overall appearance and demonstrates proper personal hygiene per Target’s Attire and Grooming Policy.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safety of the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies with all safety guidelines taught in trainings.

• Completes probationary and annual employee evaluations of Direct Support Professionals with assistance of Co-Community Living Manager and Community Living Director in a timely manner.
• Develops house or apartment schedule, reviews timesheets, and completes reconciliation form with Co-Community Living Manager.
• Assures group home staff complete required DDA and agency trainings, trains and models for co-counselor and Direct Support Professionals on participant programs, schedules, and daily paperwork.
• Completes and supervises daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly paperwork with Co-Community Living Manager.
• Coordinates the hiring and supervision of Direct Support Professionals with the assistance of Co-Community Living Manager and Community Living Director.
• Conducts and supervises everyday maintenance of group homes (major repairs - see Directory).
• Maintains close contact with supervisors of day program to provide for a unified, consistent…