Residential Manager, Best Buddies Living
Company: Best Buddies International
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates
opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment,
leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies is
the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social,
physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs
empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them
form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful
jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy,
and communication skills, and feel valued by society.Job Title:
Residential Manager, Best Buddies LivingDepartment: State
Operations & ProgramsReports to: Senior Director, Best Buddies
Living# of direct reports: 0Salary range: $45,000Classification:
non-exemptPosition overview: The residential manager will
coordinate all operations and activities of the residence,
including team supervision, acting as agency/community liaison,
directing resident training, tracking outcomes and assisting
participants in realizing their goals of independent living.
Important Note: This position requires that the staff member live
on Best Buddies living site. Room and board is included with the
salary provided. Job requirements - qualified applicants must
have:
- Five years progressive experience working with individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and ideally will
have strong understanding of residential living protocols
- Bachelors degree and previous independent or transitional
living program experience preferred
- Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment
skills, and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and
achieving challenging goals
- Strong project management skills - including planning,
analysis, decision making, and problem solving and willingness to
multitask
- Must be highly dependable and lead by example and be
willing/able to adapt communication style to fit the situation and
facilitate cross-departmental strategies
- Strong persuasive writing and presentation skills with the
ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the
mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and
enthusiasm
- Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop
and balance multiple relationships, and get results from a variety
of people
- Strong written communication and project/time management
skills, including attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with
Microsoft Office
- Must be engaging and comfortable meeting new people and
addressing sensitive issues
- Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal
cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to
accomplish job responsibilities Job duties include, but are not
limited to:Programs
- Work with the Senior Director, Best Buddies Living to develop
program strategy at the residence, including personalized resident
support plans, program events, parent engagement, and overall
residence maintenance
- Supports residents in accessing community activites, cultural
activities, and necessary transportation logistics as outlines in
the resident's support plan
- Based on the resident's support plan, active support is offered
in the following and is not limited to: healthy lifestyles,
personal care, home maintenance, effective self-advocacy, decision
making, financial literacy, budgeting, community integration and
support with social networks.Development
- Follows the expansion plan in order to reach all recruitment
numbers of new residents by target date of move-in
- Follows expansion plan if there are any vacanciesMarketing
- Executes marketing plan to promote Best Buddies Living in their
area in order to reach goal number of applicantsOperations
- Oversee and support residents with their daily schedules and
coordination of their schedules
- Lead in the coordination and implementation of events, meals,
acitvities, and meetings
- Completes progress notes and is an active part of support plan
meetings, as applicable
- Communicates with families and parents, as needed
- Follows all Best Buddies Living policies and procedures as
stated in the Best Buddies Living handbook, BBI Safety handbook and
all trainings
- Must complete all trainings and certifications required for
Best Buddies Living
- Has supervisory responsibilities of a Residential Assistant, as
applicable
- Will provide direct guidance or participation to the extent
desired by the resident
- Support residents with their goals for independence and as
stated in their annual support plan
- Supports residents to communicate their preferences, choices
and needs
- Perform house management functions that include but are not
limited to: training residents in housekeeping, assisting in
laundry, planning meals and groceriesBest Buddies is an affirmative
action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies
International's core values and help the organization continue to
achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and
advocate for a more inclusive world.Best Buddies offers a
comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial
security, health and wellness and time off.
Keywords: Best Buddies International, Philadelphia , Residential Manager, Best Buddies Living, Executive , New Brunswick, Pennsylvania
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