This certificate program prepares graduates to manage group homes efficiently while prioritizing resident care and well-being.

  • Academic Division: Behavioral Sciences and Law & Social Justice
  • Program Type: Academic Certificate
  • Campus: Cumberland, Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Health & Wellbeing
  • Time Commitment: One-year
  • Special Categories: New Program
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Accreditation: MSCHE
  • CIP Code 51.0718

Program Learning Outcomes

The Group Home Management certificate program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage and oversee group homes for individuals with varying needs. The curriculum covers topics such as staff supervision, budgeting, regulations, and creating a safe, supportive environment for residents. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles within group home settings, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

  • Students who have completed this program will be able to:
  • Effective Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams in a group home setting, ensuring a collaborative environment that supports the well-being and development of both residents and staff.
  • Compliance with Regulations and Standards: Understand and apply relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines governing group home operations, ensuring that all activities and services meet legal and quality standards for health, safety, and care.
  • Financial and Operational Management: Develop skills in managing budgets, resources, and day-to-day operations of a group home, including planning, scheduling, and ensuring cost-effective use of funds and personnel to maintain a high standard of care.
  • Resident-Centered Care and Support: Apply knowledge of psychological, social, and developmental theories to provide individualized care plans that support the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of residents, fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
  • These outcomes would ensure that graduates are well-equipped to manage group homes efficiently while prioritizing resident care and well-being.
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Enrollment Instructions

This program is new for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Ready to start this program?

Summer sessions are still enrolling with sessions beginning June 22 and July 13.

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Education Unique to Each Student

The support and guidance I have received from faculty, staff, and my fellow students has been nothing but astronomical. I’m so thankful for the knowledge and skills I have gained during my time at RCSJ.

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