Community Development Director Jobs in Halethorpe, MD

Director Community Living

Employee Type: Exempt

Pay Range:$75,000-$85,000

The Director of Community Living will provide leadership in advancing the agency's mission by overseeing departmental operations, staff, program and administrative functions. Ensure quality person-centered services through effective supervision, policy implementation, fiscal stewardship, outcome-focused planning, and cross-department collaboration. Participate in the development of the division's budget and maintain fiscal responsibility for departmental programs, administration, and operations within established budget guidelines. Advocate for people supported to participate in their communities and develop meaningful relationships in a coordinated, holistic manner.

Our Mission

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships.

Who We Are

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals.

The Arc Baltimore's full and part-time employees provide services at people's homes, places of employment, day centers, and neighborhoods.

What We Offer

A generous benefits package including:

• 8 Holidays, 17 Vacation days, 9 Sick and Safe Leave days
• Single and family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life insurance (Employee, Spouse, Children)
• 403(b) plan with employer match available after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Health and Wellness package
• Legal Assistance and Pet plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Legal Assistance and Pet plans

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

Provide leadership, direct supervision of mid-level managers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), ensuring the consistent delivery of high quality, person-centered services that foster community inclusion, meaningful relationships and positive outcomes.

Conduct and document monthly supervision meetings with assigned staff to provide coaching, performance feedback, professional development and support while promoting employee engagement.

Partner with internal departments, including Human Resources, Operations, Finance and other stakeholders, to ensure coordinated service delivery and support people receiving services in achieving their employment goals and other person-centered goals.

Serve as a 24/7 on call leader, responding to emergencies, staffing challenges and operational issues to ensure continuity of services for the health and safety of people supported.

Conduct follow-up home inspections monthly to verify that identified corrective actions have been completed and that homes remain in compliance with agency standards, safety regulations, and operational expectations.

Monthly review and analyze, operational reports, expenditures and performance data to ensure accuracy, identify trends and risks, improve service quality, maintain compliance and support fiscal management. Make recommendations to improve service quality, mitigate risks, and achieve cost savings.

Actively participate in all assigned job-related meetings, to support effective communication, collaboration, strategic initiatives and organizational goals.

Teamwork/Leadership

Provide support, training, and guidance to mid-level managers in their area of responsibility.

Foster the professional growth of departmental staff through mentoring, succession planning, leadership development opportunities.

Participation in agency committees, cross-functional workgroups and specialized training.

Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with all internal departments and external stakeholders.

Model exceptional professionalism, integrity and ethical leadership while reinforcing the agency's mission, vision and values.

Operations/Administration

Implement efficient fiscal process and procedures. Monitors departmental budget for spending and compliance

Oversee and approve all time-keeping records and monitor overtime for staff.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree required. Five years' supervisory experience in DDA may be substituted in lieu of a degree plus 3-5 years of leadership or managing residential programs.

Must have at least 7-8 years of experience in residential living services, for people with developmental disabilities. 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Working Conditions

Ability to work a flexible schedule required.

The Arc Baltimore provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.