Community Living Coordinator

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago is seeking a supervisor to oversee residential and community-based services, ensuring activities and environments align with DHS licensing standards and agency goals. The role focuses on supervising staff, maintaining safety, and promoting residents' growth in daily living and social skills.

Preferred candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in social services or psychology and has at least one year of experience with developmental disabilities, with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in social services, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum age 21.
• At least 1 year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects and supervises (orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, commends, and directs daily activities) assigned subordinate staff using measurable performance criteria to meet DHS/IL DHS standards.
• Carry and respond to Agency pager within designated timeframes 24 hours per day 7 days per week, except when on general leave or as arranged with supervisor.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/psychology

Job description

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.

Salary: $43680 per year