Community Living Coordinator

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is seeking a Community Living Coordinator to monitor and oversee Intermittent CILA services, home and community based respite, and semi-independent living settings, ensuring residents develop daily living and interpersonal skills in line with DHS licensing specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with IFP goals, and growth in participants' independence, with a Monday–Friday schedule and after-hours pager responsibilities as needed to support program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, psychology, or related field is preferred by IL DHS.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably in a residential setting; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and oversight of Intermittent CILA Services, Home and Community Based respite, and Semi-independent Living homes, ensuring activities and environment align with DHS licensing requirements.
• Selects and supervises staff, including orientation, training, scheduling, evaluation, and directing daily activities to meet performance standards.
• Carry and respond to Agency pager 24/7, except when on leave or per supervisor arrangements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, psychology, or related field

Job description

Community Living Coordinator

Primary Functions

To provide effective monitoring and oversight of Intermittent CILA Services, Home and Community Based respite services, and Semi-independent Living homes, in a manner which ensures program activities and environment are consistent with IFP goals and objectives, promotes the health and safety and growth in residents' acquisition of daily living and interpersonal skills needed to function as independently as possible in the community in accordance with applicable certification and DHS licensing requirements and standards.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Selects and supervises (orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, commends, and directs daily activities) assigned subordinate staff utilizing measurable performance evaluation criteria for staff growth and ensuring performance standards necessary to meet the needs of persons served are met in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of the Agency and the services it provides.

Carry and respond to Agency pager within departmental designated timeframes 24 hours per day 7 days per week, except when on General Leave or when other arrangements are made with supervisor.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in social services, psychology, or related field as required by the IL Department of Human Services (DHS).
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferably in a residential setting; previous supervisory experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, regular business/program hours with scheduling flexibility to work variable hours as needed to appropriately carry out duties and responsibilities effectively.