Community Living Coordinator

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The Arc Montgomery County is hiring a Community Living Coordinator, who will be directly responsible for the management and oversight of support for adults with intellectual and development disabilities residing in assigned homes. In conjunction with the Community Living House Managers and the Direct Support Staff in the homes, the Community Living Coordinator is responsible for the well-being and development of the people receiving community living support.

The Community Living Coordinator will provide supervision and guidance to the Community Living House Managers and Direct Support Staff to ensure activities of daily living skills are implemented. He /She is responsible for ensuring homes project a sense of dignity, privacy and respect for the people living there and will ensure the daily management and operation of each home environment is in compliance with COMAR regulations, HIPPA regulations, DDA standards, State and County regulations and The Arc Montgomery County's policy and procedures.

The Community Living Coordinator will assist with maintaining the set schedules for the home, interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating the support staff. As a leader in the agency, the Community Living Coordinator will act as a role model to their staff, promote quality service and will carry out the mission of the anancy as its inclusion for all people with intellectual and development disabilities.

Community Living Services offer full residential services focused on individualized support for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities, at 30+ single family homes, townhomes or condos owned or operated by The Arc Montgomery County. Residents have their personal, medical, and nutritional needs, met by caring staff, and are provided opportunities to participate in a variety of community activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant professional experience or Associate's degree plus five years of relevant professional experience; or high school diploma plus seven years of relevant professional experience. One year of experience must be at supervisory level.

• Must have ability to transport the people supported in personal or agency vehicle when necessary.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.

• Valid Driver's license and vehicle is mandatory.

• Must carry a work phone and respond to calls 24 hours daily except during vacation and sick leave. Will maintain weekend on-call responsibility according to the on-call schedule.

• Must pass a 6th grade math and reading test in English as required by the Maryland Board of Nurses.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 Ibs with assistance when supporting people with developmental disabilities.

• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stopping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Salary Range: $53,764- $56,486 depending on education and experience. To review the great benefits this position offers, please visit Benefits page on our website (Employee Benefits)

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