Community Living Program Coordinator

Search360; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

401k

Dental

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Professional Growth

Employee Perks

Job summary

Search360 is seeking a Supported Living Program Coordinator for our Residential Program, with locations in Mount Prospect, Skokie, and Morton Grove, IL. You will lead multiple Community Living Program sites, ensure staff coverage, and maintain timely documentation and QA measures.

The CLP Coordinator will mentor Direct Support Professionals and implement person-centered practices in line with DHS guidelines and the HCBS Settings Rule, reporting to the CLP Division Coordinator.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DSP experience.
• Maintain DSP certification.
• Knowledge of DHS, HCBS and CQL standards.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance.
• Ability to pass literacy/medication administration test and Pace certification.
• Proficient in technology and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Direct Support Professionals; provide caseload and program coverage as needed.
• Train staff, ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and training requirements.
• Lead trainings, committees, and task forces.
• Manage workload and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly paperwork on time.
• Maintain billing records, incident reports, and financial documentation (SNAP, petty cash, trust funds).
• Ensure adherence to all policies including scheduling, medication administration, staff payroll, and staffing plans.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis, and weekday consultation as needed.
• Support QA efforts and ensure completion of Plans of Correction and incident follow-ups.
• Collaborate with HR on staff recruitment, retention, onboarding, and compliance with labor policies.
• Coordinate with agency departments to ensure participant health, safety, community engagement and promote human rights and dignity of risk.
• Participate in quality enhancement planning and goal execution as required.
• Ensure proper vehicle use and maintenance in collaboration with Transportation Manager.
• Support community integration, including Search for Adventure, special recreation and Special Olympics.
• Maintain program environments and ensure site compliance with agency and state standards.
• Support participant well-being through medical care coordination, personal care assistance and activity planning.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collect documentation of participant progress and daily records.
• Maintain agency and state standards on cleanliness, safety and staff performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Technology proficiency

Lift 44 lbs

Education

DSP Certification

Valid driver’s license & vehicle

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Search360 has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Supported Living Program Coordinator for our Residential Program!

Location: Varies- Mount Prospect, Skokie, and Morton Grove, IL Benefits Offered: Medical, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $60,000–$68,000/Year Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Rotating on-call schedule

About the Role: The CLP Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing multiple Community Living Program (CLP) sites to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery. This role includes ensuring appropriate staff coverage, maintaining timely and accurate program and attendance documentation and implementing quality assurance measures across all locations. The CLP Coordinator will mentor new Direct Support Professionals and lead the implementation of person-centered practices in alignment with DHS guidelines, the HCBS Settings Rule, and CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership) standards. This position reports to the Community Living Program Division Coordinator.

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.


• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. PetInsurancetoo!


• Financial Support: 401(k), flexible spending account, and help with loan forgiveness programs.


• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, staff development, and appreciation events.


• Employee Perks: Discounts,swag, and more!

MinimumRequirements:

• 3+ years of DSP experience


• Maintain DSP certification


• Strong communicationand writing skills; ability to interact with nonverbal communicators


• Knowledge of DHS, HCBS and CQL standards


• Valid driver’s license, personalvehicleand insurance


• Ability to pass literacy/medication administration test and meet Pace certification


• Proficient in technology and documentation systems


• Ability tolift upto 44 lbs. and perform basic physical tasks

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support Direct Support Professionals; provide caseload and program coverage as needed.


• Trainstaff,ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and training requirements.


• Lead/participateintrainings, committees, and task forces.


• Manage workload andsubmitweekly,monthlyand quarterly paperwork on time.


• Maintainaccuratebilling records, incident reports, and financial documentation (SNAP, petty cash, trust funds).


• Ensure adherence to all policies including scheduling, medication administration, staff payroll, and staffing plans.


• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis, and weekday consultation as needed.


• Support QA efforts and ensure completion of Plans of Correction and incident follow-ups.


• Collaborate with HR on staff recruitment, retention, onboarding, and compliance with labor policies.


• Coordinate with agency departments to ensure participant health, safety, community engagement and promote human rights and dignity of risk.


• Participate in quality enhancement planning and goal execution asrequired.


• Ensure proper vehicle use and maintenance in collaboration withTransportationManager.


• Support community integration, including Search for Adventure, specialrecreationand Special Olympics.


• Maintain program environments and ensure site compliance with agency and state standards.


• Support participant well-being through medical care coordination, personal careassistanceand activity planning.


• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed.


• Collect documentation of participant progress and daily records.


• Maintain agency andstatestandards on cleanliness,safetyand staff performance.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Search360:

Make a Difference: Impactthe lives of individuals with disabilities through community-based services.

Hands-On Engagement: Activelyparticipatein meaningful activities within the community.

Supportive Environment: Join a team committed to quality care and personal growth.