Assistant Residential Director

Job Summary:

The Assistant Residential Director is responsible for assisting the Residential Director by working with individuals to achieve independence, productivity, and the quality of life they seek. This person will provide administrative support, maintain documentation, schedule appointments, maintain and monitor records, provide training, and ensure compliance with Unified Community Connection’s residential program. This position is required to participate in on-call rotation every other week.

Who Should Apply:

This position is ideal for experienced human services professionals who are passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and have prior supervisory or management experience in a residential or personal support services environment. Candidates should be comfortable leading and supporting staff, overseeing documentation and compliance, coordinating services, and ensuring high-quality, person-centered care for individuals served. This role is well suited for individuals who enjoy balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on program oversight and who are committed to promoting independence, dignity, and a high quality of life for the people they support.

About Unified Community Connections:

Unified Community Connections is a leading provider of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. We believe that all people living with disabilities have the right to be treated with respect and dignity as well as to exercise the same control over their lives as any other person.

We provide comprehensive, wrap-around services tailored to the unique needs of each person and family we support. Our programs are designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the quality of life they seek. We promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of life.

Our agency is often the only place for families to turn for help with severely medically challenged loved ones.

The following are required to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is preferred.  Experience will be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.

• Two (2) to five (5) years in a Residential or Personal Support Services environment.

• COVID-19 Vaccine
• Valid Driver's License with no restrictions
• Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less points, with no driving restrictions or DUI violations in the last 7 years.
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs. unassisted

Schedule:

Primarily Monday through Friday day shift.  Must be available during a regularly scheduled on-call rotation that includes weekends & nights and emergencies.

Comprehensive Benefits package includes:

• 403(b) with a match from Unified
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Long-term, Short-term, and other voluntary insurance
• Paid time off including Vacation leave, Sick leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

  Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

  In a manner consistent with supporting Unified Community Connections’ Mission Statement, the Assistant Residential Director will:

  • Ensure the assigned individuals safety and well-being at all times by protecting them from harm, injury, or other distress.
  • Report significant changes, issues, and incidents regarding individuals or programming to the supervisor.
  • Provide training and other support to individuals served by Unified which are both sufficient and the least restrictive according to their capabilities, always promoting independence while assuring individual needs for safety.
  • Complete appropriate documentation related to individualized plans and program activities as required.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of community-based activities.
  • Have a clear understanding of each individual’s medical needs, including nursing Plan of Care and all interim assessments (if applicable), and establish protocols for emergency situations for individuals served.
  • Maintain minimum of weekly documented contact with individual receiving services.
  • Ensure that interim Individual Plan meetings are scheduled as necessary to meet the individuals’ needs.
  • Attend Individual Plan meetings and assist with plan development.
  • Schedule and accompany individual to medical appointments; make sure all required paperwork is completed by attending Health Care Professional if applicable.
  • Monitor daily diary notes and goal documentation to ensure completion and services are aligned with the I