Residential House Manager - Baltimore County

Aspire Living & Learning; Maryland; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

FSA & HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Employer-paid life & disability, EAP,

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning seeks a Residential House Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for adults with developmental disabilities in Baltimore County. The role includes mentoring staff, ensuring services meet DDS and state regulations, and supporting residents with daily living and clinical needs.

The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a relevant degree, and supervisory experience; some locations may require a valid US driver’s license and transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; Therap experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programmatic and operational management to enable individuals to reach their fullest potential.
• Mentor and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff.
• Ensure adherence to DDS, funding agency and state regulations.
• Maintain staffing schedules and assist with assessments (ISP/IP).
• Provide fiscal oversight under the Program Director; manage cash on hand and receipts.
• Coordinate services to address medical, psychiatric and social-emotional needs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Residential House Manager - Baltimore County

At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Program Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations for adults with developmental disabilities, ensuring that all supported individuals are receiving appropriate clinical and medical services in Baltimore County. The Program Manager will mentor, develop and supervise shift supervisors and direct care staff, ensure adherence to all DDS, funding agency, and state regulations, maintains and monitor staffing schedule, assist with writing clinical assessments and overseeing ISP assessments, and assume on-call responsibilities as required. The Program Manager will also assist and instruct individuals in all aspects of their IP, administer medication when required, provide in-house and agency-contracted training and consultation services, adhere to budgetary guidelines, assist and instruct residents with daily living skills, behavioral and habilitative plans, medical, psychiatric and socio-emotional needs, and work with the People Team to plan and implement corrective action when necessary.

Location: Catonsville and Essex/ Dundalk

Pay: $48,000 annually

Key Responsibilities:

The PM is responsible for programmatic and operational management of services that will enable individuals to reach their fullest potential. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams through developmental supervision and championing internal and external partnerships. Below outlines key aspects of the roles and responsibilities this position holds:

Relationships and Communication:

• Cultivate a positive and productive workplace atmosphere to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Creates positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including employees, peers, local and state agencies as well as parents and guardians
• Ensures all communication istimelyand occurs in a manner that is professional,clearand concise
• Builds trust, mutualrespectand cohesion around shared mission

Program Management:

• Champions an environment in which supported individuals have choices, are treated with respect and dignity and actively engaged in their community
• Provides ongoing developmental supervisionaccording to agency expectationsensuring employees are meeting programmatic requirements
• Creates a supportive environment in which toretainquality employees and providers
• Ensures adherence to organization-wide policies and procedures and state and federal regulations, meetinglicensingand certification standards
• Provides fiscal oversight of the program(s) under the guidance and leadership of the ProgramDirector,this includes managing cash on hand,pex,receipts, etc.
• Coordinates services to provide medical,psychiatricand social-emotional needs of the supported individuals
• Provides programmatic oversightregardingrequired record keeping and program and vehicle safety.

Leadership and Coordination:

• Fostersan environment where the dignity,decisionsand rights ofthe individualsare valued.
• Foster a positive work environment while championing a culture of teamwork, growth,collaborationand communication.
• Coordinate withand provides support toother departments such as Quality Assurance/Quality Enhancement, nursing, clinical and other administrative departments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the day-to-day operations of the shift including but limited to data collection and documentation, ISP/IEP goals, community inclusion activities, aids to daily living.
• Participate in and complete training sessions as delegated by management to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee administrative tasks to ensure compliance including completion of employee performance appraisals,maintainingschedules for effective programming, etc.
• Ensure that all employees have received the necessary regulatory training and guidance to best support the individuals served.
• Perform anyadditionaljob responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization's smooth operation.
• Conduct training asrequiredand assigned.
• Accept reassignment asrequired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education & experience required.
• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Basic Computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• In some locations, a valid US driver’s license, vehicle, and auto insurance may be required, with at least 3 years of driving experience. Access to reliable transportation is required, and some positions may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals, depending on program needs.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options -Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON -Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match -A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off -Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities -Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Servicesand more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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