CILA HOME RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR

At Compassionate Living Home Inc,(CLH) we understand that every person who enters our program comes to us with unique characteristics, needs, and desires. We are dedicated to providing high-quality programming to those we serve through a person-centered approach, grounded in our appreciation of individuality. Passion is the common attribute of those that work at Compassion. We are dedicated to empowering and helping individuals with developmental disabilities live out their lives as independently as possible.

The Community Living Director will be responsible for

• Work 40 hours a week and on call with office assigned phones
• Oversee the day-to-day residential operations and provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Residential Supervisors through bi-weekly supervision meetings.
• Complete annual performance evaluations and support Residential Supervisors in the completion of DSP evaluations to ensure strengths and challenges are discussed and create and implement program goals that support departmental outcomes.
• Ensure homes and team members meet quality and compliance requirements as set forth by CLH Cila DHS, IDPH, and other pertinent regulations including the fulfilment of all necessary training requirements.
• Communicate regularly with and support Residential Supervisors to ensure continuity in areas such as but not limited to, staff scheduling, data entering and tracking, team member training and meetings, shift reports, activity planning, meal planning, inventory and budgeted shopping, safety drills, maintenance and cleanliness checks, annual evaluations, guidelines, and to monitor and offer suggestions so that team members have adequate resources with which to perform their job responsibilities.
• Monitor and follow up regarding daily documentation, agency communication, medication needs, and home and client budgets.
• Monitor and manage program budgets for each home location and ensure that all resources are used in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Oversee scheduling needs per assigned home, provide direct support and shift coverage as needed, flex schedule to meet the needs of the program and monitor flexing staffing patterns to minimize overtime costs to the agency.
• Provide input and participate as a member of the individuals interdisciplinary team as assigned, provide training and support through individualized plans, communication client individual needs in a timely and effective manner, and attend all team meetings/staffing’s as required.
• Conduct interviews with the assistance of the Residential Supervisors and guide the process of onboarding new team members to foster positive and meaningful working partnerships.
• Work collectively with Case Management and support team members to create and foster partnership opportunities for families and other community establishments.
• Communicate regularly with the Director on the strengths and challenges of the assigned CILA(s) and team members including scheduling, the completion of data entry, gathering information, documenting, and leading meetings associated with disciplinary actions.
• Professionally interact with and support Residential Supervisors in addressing and responding to family/team member questions, discuss opportunities for resolution, provide solutions, and notify Director as needed.
• Assist with, assign, and maintain flexibility while supporting community events that may occur outside of regular work hours including safely driving individuals for various programming purposes.
• Monitor, audit, update, train, and implement tasks and documentation as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOU CAN BE HIRED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING:

• Degree In Human Services or other Social Degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience working with adults with Developmental Disabilities preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and proof of personal vehicle insurance is required.
• Strong Microsoft 365, Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, data entry, email and internet skills.
• Previous supervisor experience.
• Ability to fulfill all necessary training requirements of the agency, including but not limited to crisis management (crisis management training includes de-escalation strategies and physical management techniques).
• A commitment to the mission and vision of CLH CILA and the ability to promote and adhere to our company values.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.
• Previous Management / QIDP experience preferred

Compassionate Home is a not for profit organization that offers a wide range of programs and services striving to meet the needs and choices of each individual we serve. We support individuals and their families by providing personalized planning and various resources to assist them in creating their life-long journey.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person