Community Living Manager - Master's Degree Program

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; USD 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. This unique opportunity combines the role of a live-in house manager with pursuing a Master's Degree in Human Services & Management. You will oversee the care of three adults with disabilities while receiving a fully funded education, a generous stipend, and comprehensive benefits. This two-year commitment offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about empowering others and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is for you.

Benefits

100% Tuition Scholarship

Annual Stipend of $47,000

Free Shared Apartment

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick & Safe Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.
• Must have a driver's license and personal reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group home for adults with disabilities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and provide direct care.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Human Services Management

Job description

You can make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, and earn your master's degree (which is mostly paid for) at the same time.

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.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 2.7 or higher; any degree accepted
2. Driver's License with no more than two points
3. Personal, Reliable Transportation
4. Personal Cell Phone

Compensation

1. Scholarship to attend McDaniel College for the Master's Degree in Human Services & Management that covers 100% of tuition
2. $47,000 annual stipend
3. Free apartment shared with one other person, utilities included
4. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
5. Retirement
6. PTO
7. Sick & Safe Leave

Position Summary: To manage a traditional Group Home or 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 Services Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. AGENCY
1. Performs essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
2. 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.
3. Successfully completes all required in-service trainings and completes re-certifications as required.
4. Performs duties in accordance with the philosophy, mission, and goals of the agency.
5. Works collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders.
6. Takes appropriate action based on circumstances.
7. Demonstrates the ability to manage personal time by being punctual.
8. Acts as an appropriate role model and representative of Target.
9. Demonstrates a willingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safety of the participants and self as a top priority.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Completes probationary and annual employee evaluations.
2. Develops house or apartment schedule and reviews time sheets.
3. Assures group home staff complete required trainings.
4. Completes and supervises daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly paperwork.
5. Coordinates the hiring and supervision of Direct Support Professionals.
3. PARTICIPANT ISSUES
1. Develops participants PCP and ITM.
2. Supervises Direct Support Professional implementation of programs.
3. Assists the participants in receiving medical, dental, psychological, and other specific services.
4. PARTICIPANT ISSUES (DIRECT CARE)
1. Assists the participants in their daily routines of personal care and grooming.
2. Maintains physical ability to restrain participants as needed.
3. Maintains a family-type atmosphere for participants.
5. EVALUATION
1. Three Month Evaluation of performance.
2. Target I: First Year Assessment.
6. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a Class 1, salaried, 40 - 45 hours per week, exempt status position. Weekend and evening hours are required.

G. BENEFITS

Two-year program (numbers are approximate, subject to change):

Apartment & Utilities: $24,000

Salary: Minimum $94,500

Tuition: $16,440.00

Scholarship: 100% of total tuition bill

Total Program Benefit over two years: $134,940.00

Company Description

Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through quality, community-based residential, educational, vocational, recreational and family support services.

View our website to learn more about us, and the people we serve! www.targetcommunity.org