Adult and Family Services Manager

Abilities Network a multiple year winner of the Baltimore Suns Top Workplace award is looking for an Adult and Family Services Manager to support our Community & Employment Partners team serving the Howard County region. As an Adult and Family Services Manager you will lead a regional team of Direct Support Professionals and Case Managers who support adults with neurodiversity work toward personalized goals by utilizing and exploring their communitys resources. The Adult and Family Services Manager role is a remote based position. Travel within the region and to the Towson MD Headquarters is required to attend meetings and trainings. Abilities Network puts an emphasis on community based participation development and integration.

At Abilities Network we cultivate inclusive communities through relationships innovation and highquality services. We accomplish this by living close to our values of respect wellbeing reflection and courage and using them to guide our decision making. If you want to contribute to an organization of people passionate about using relationships to support the empowerment of others then we have a position where you can make a difference.

The annual starting salary for this position is $53500 and is nonnegotiable.

Abilities Network offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits packaging including:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and LongTerm Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off Sick Leave Paid Holidays Anniversary Day Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program earn up to $1800 per hire!

What will I do at Abilities Network

• Supervise a team of up to 7 staff who provide direct services to people with a developmental and/or intellectual disability.
• Provide training coaching and support to staff delivering services ensuring high quality services are provided regulatory requirements are met and that Abilities Networks standards are upheld. Use reflective and strengthbased communication strategies with staff.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on program improvements including service delivery retention and professional growth.
• Serve as agency/program representative on appropriate local and state subcommittees workgroups events etc.
• Ensure supports are personcentered and focused on growth independence fundamental rights of individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure strategic and efficient scheduling and service delivery to maximize organizational resources such as staff time travel etc.

What does Abilities Network need from me

• Degree in Human Services related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of community support or family services experience preferred; commensurate experience of 46 years in field accepted in lieu of degree.
• Must have valid drivers license and positive driving record.
• Must be selfmotivated and able to motivate others and function proactively.
• Solid understanding of or experience in supervising diverse staff with humility as well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments.
• Must be proficient in written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and appropriately with individuals and partners at all levels.
• Must have a strong ability to think creatively and develop solid internal and external relationships with resources in the community.
• Experience with reflective practice preferred.

Apply today! Learn more about us at www.abilitiesnetwork!

If you are interested in applying for employment with Abilities Network and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the preemployment process please contact the Human Resources Office at or call.

Abilities Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. It is our policy to recruit hire train and promote individuals without regard to race color religion age sex national origin military status veteran status status as a qualified individual with a disability sexual orientation or any other category covered by applicable law.