Lead Care Partner (Adult Family Home Residential Manager) Individual or Couple - Leavenworth, WA

Tierra Village is now accepting applications for Lead Care Partner (Residential Manager) at our Adult Family Home for adults with developmental differences. Coyote House is a beautiful home 5 miles outside the town of Leavenworth, Washington. Our Care Partners are active participants in supporting residents to live as independently as possible in their own home. Applicants should have experience working with and sharing their lives with people with developmental disabilities. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a progressive home and community.

Tierra Village, a non-profit 501 c(3) organization, is seeking a dynamic and experienced care partner, individual or couple, to serve as the resident manager of a home in Leavenworth, WA. This position is responsible for the overall housing, safety, meals, and well-being of five adults with developmental disabilities. Tierra Village has formed within a larger land-based community atmosphere in a spectacular natural setting. The resident manager will have the opportunity to help shape the character and quality of the Adult Family Home and related educational and vocational programs, alongside the Tierra Village director. Please note the term care partner stems from the concept of care provider traditionally used in Adult Family Homes.   Care partner, used here, reflects Tierra's belief that great care stems from a two way partnership in which both parties can grow and change.

Benefits for this full-time position include:

·        Industry Standard Salary, competitive

·        Spacious 2-bedroom apartment with private access and private outdoor space

·        Medical Stipend

·        Healthy Meals, shared with residents while on duty

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of management experience in an organization (public or private) which included responsibility for each of the following:

a) Empowerment/care for people with a range of abilities
b) Creating a learning environment
c) Program evaluation
d) Budget preparation, control, and implementation

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired attributes:

• Creativity, flexibility, patience and compassion as core strengths.
• A sense of humor, ability to work well with others, and be open to learning.
• Passion for best practices, collaboration and innovation.
• Enthusiasm for role as a facilitator, and able to orient and manage staff/volunteers.
• Excellent and effective non- judgmental communication skills.
• Commitment to living in community.
• Shares Tierra Village values of inclusion, stewardship, and growth.
• Experience and a passion for working with people of all abilities
• Integrity and professionalism
• Ability to lead Coyote House in compliance with Washington State Regulatory Code for Adult Family Home
• Organizational and planning skills

Preference given to candidates who have:

• 4- Year College Degree (Nursing Degree a plus)
• Computer and Writing skills
• Teaching/Facilitation Experience
• Experience cooking with fresh foods.

Visit our website to learn more about this rewarding career opportunity – candidates will not be considered without the completion of the application. Applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.