House Manager

The Arc of Bristol County; Westport (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Retirement 403(b)

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Mileage Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Arc of Bristol County in Westport, MA is seeking a House Manager (ABI) to lead residential staff and coordinate services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role requires supervision experience and a valid driver’s license, with background checks.

The organization emphasizes advocacy and community inclusion. The House Manager reports to the Assistant/Director of Residential Services and oversees staffing, medical appointments and clinical supports to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years related experience with individuals who have development/intellectual disabilities and/or ABI and their families.
• Experience in supervision preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record; able to pass extensive background checks.
• Experience using HCSIS preferred.
• Experience in TA process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance; develop and implement daily activities; facilitate communication among staff, individuals supported and their families/guardians; ensure participation in activities of their choice.
• Supervise a team of direct support staff including training, scheduling, discipline as needed and performance reviews.
• Ensure documentation and forms are complete, accurate and timely.
• Participate in ISP meetings, team meetings and review team performance.
• Attend meetings with supervisor or as directed by supervisor.
• Serve in rotating on-call system within the agency.
• Provide back-up support when staff cannot work scheduled shifts or shifts are unfilled.
• Represent the agency’s mission and values positively within the community and with individuals/families supported.
• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars and training.
• Maintain positive relationships with individuals, families/guardians, other businesses and social service agencies.

Skills

Supervision experience

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years related experience with individuals with disabilities/ABI

Tools

HCSIS

TA process

Job description

• DESE- MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS- Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

Position: House Manager

Location: Westport, MA

Job Id:906

# of Openings:0

Job ID # - 906

Position: House Manager - ABI
Department: MA Residential
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 8am to 4pm
Pay Rate: $29.00 (non-MAP) $30.25 (MAP)

About Us

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

Benefits*

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) House Manager reports to and receives supervision from the Assistant Director of Residential Services and Director of Residential Services. The House Manager supervises and coordinates staffing, medical appointments, clinical needs and other supports needed in order to ensure essential services are provided to individuals in the residence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of two (2) years equivalent work experience directly related to working with individual who have development/intellectual disabilities, and/or ABI and their families
• Experience in supervision preferred
• Current drivers’ license, safe driving record, ability to pass extensive background checks
• Experience using HCSIS preferred
• Experience in TA process preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Managing team performance; developing and implementing daily activities; facilitating communication among staff, individuals supported and their families/guardians; ensuring supported individuals participate in activities of their choice
• Supervise a team of direct support staff including conducting training, scheduling, discipline as needed and completion of performance reviews
• Ensure documentation and forms are complete, accurate and timely
• Participate in ISP meetings, team meetings and review team performance
• Attend meetings with supervisor and/or as directed by supervisor
• Serve in a rotating on-call system within the agency
• Serve as back up support staff when staff is unable to work a scheduled shift or if shift is unfilled
• Represent the agency’s mission and vision in a positive and supportive manner within the community and with individuals/families supported
• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars and training
• Maintain a positive relationship with the individuals, families/guardians, other businesses and social service agencies

*Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.