Manager of Community Living (F) - Catholic Charities of Baltimore : Job Details

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Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Gallagher Services, is currently seeking a Manager Community Living, who will manage staffing, operation, and maintenance of assigned site/s under the direction of the Program Director.

Job Summary:The Manager of Community Living and Senior Manager of Community Living will work collaboratively with the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) Specialists to assist people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live the life of their choice.

Salary: $57,178Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with on-call duties and potential evening/weekend work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create an environment in which people are valued and encouraged to develop their fullest potential following basics of individual rights and person-centered supports.
• Manage and direct a team of up to 10+, including recruiting new hires, conducting performance reviews and timesheets.
• Develop, monitor, and coordinate active staffing schedules, ensure proper ratios and properly trained DSPs are working at the site(s) utilizing the master schedule developed.
• Swiftly and effectively manage day/night on-call responsibilities to maintain seamless service, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the organization's ongoing success and stability.
• Work collaboratively with PCP Specialists to coordinate all interdisciplinary team communications with the individual, families, day programs, state agencies and advocates.
• Complete 30-day reviews for individual support and maintain individuals' files including medication administration, appointments, psychiatric care, durable medical equipment, hospital stays, nursing home/rehab and hospice coordination, etc.
• Ensure all incidents are entered into the Case Management System timely and accurately and communicate all incidents to the Quality Enhancement Manager and Program Director immediately.
• Present as needed to BMC (Behavior Management Committee) behavior plans, sedations orders, restrictive techniques, psychotropic medications, and restrictions.
• Assist the Director in the preparation of capital and house budgets for the site/s and work with PCP Specialists to monitor and maintain individual entitlements.
• Train all staff and volunteers to include feeding protocols/special diets, emergency shut offs, paperwork requirements, PCPs, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Human Services and 4 years' experience in a related field, at least 1 year of which is supervisory experience.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to act with discretion and professionalism in all situations.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and engage staff and work together with an internal interdisciplinary team.
• Effective conflict resolution skills and strong systematic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of COMAR and HCBS Final Rule, waiver, and service definitions, as well as person-centered planning philosophy.
• Basic Windows PC, web browsing, and Microsoft Office skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with others.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Paternal Leave

Catholic Charities of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer.