Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional- Behavior Support

Misericordia; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company matching

Roth 401(k) plan with 2% match

Referral bonus

Paid jury duty

Professional training and development

Fitness room and pool

Job summary

Misericordia is seeking a Residential Supervisor – Behavior Supports to lead behavioral support across assigned residential areas, coaching staff and coordinating plan implementations. You will work with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, and administration to ensure consistent, evidence-based interventions that protect dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life.

The role prefers a behavior care credential (RBT/BCaBA/BCBA or IL Behavior Analyst); two years’ experience with IDD; and

Qualifications

• Credentialing in behavior care preferred: RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, Illinois Behavior Analyst, or other Behavior Health Specialist credentials
• Minimum 2 years' experience with individuals with IDD and behavioral support needs
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and person-centered practices
• Ability to stay calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, documentation and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, coaching, and coordination of behavioral support services within assigned residential areas
• Serve as primary support and resource for behavior support implementation
• Oversee Besser and two future low census RP homes
• Ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies
• Train, coach, and support staff in behavioral programming and hold staff accountable for its implementation
• Respond to and provide direction during crisis situations
• Collaborate with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists (BSS), and administration
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, person-centered environment
• Protect resident dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life
• Maintain accurate documentation related to behavioral programming
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and other professionals
• Solve problems and adapt approaches based on residents' changing needs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional- Behavior Support

Program

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Misericordia, the Residential Supervisor – Behavior Supports does much more than oversee a schedule. You provide leadership, coaching, and coordination related to behavior support services in your assigned residential areas, serving as a primary resource for behavior support implementation, staff training, and crisis response.

You will work closely with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists (BSS), and administration to promote a safe, therapeutic, person-centered environment. Through consistent implementation of behavior support plans, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies, you will help protect resident dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life.

Behavior care credentials are strongly preferred. Previous experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Build meaningful relationships with residents and help create a supportive, person-centered home environment.
• Make an impact: Guide the consistent use of positive behavior supports that protect resident dignity, safety, and quality of life.
• Supportive team: Work alongside BCBAs, QIDPs, nurses, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists, and administration as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

As a Residential Supervisor – Behavior Supports, You Will:

• Provide leadership, oversight, coaching, and coordination of behavioral support services within assigned residential areas
• Serve as a primary support and resource for behavior support implementation
• Oversee Besser and two future low census RP homes
• Ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies
• Train, coach, and support staff in behavioral programming and hold staff accountable for its implementation
• Respond to and provide direction during crisis situations
• Collaborate with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists (BSS), and administration
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, person-centered environment
• Protect resident dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life
• Maintain accurate documentation related to behavioral programming
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and other professionals
• Solve problems and adapt approaches based on residents' changing needs

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

Residential Supervisors – Behavior Supports have access to professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen their skills and support career growth throughout the organization.

You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while gaining hands-on experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including those with behavioral support needs.

What We're Looking For

• Behavior care credentialing strongly preferred: RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, Illinois Behavior Analyst, or other Behavior Health Specialist credentials
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with behavioral support needs
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferredDemonstrated knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and person-centered practices
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Pay

Base Pay

• $27 per hour

Schedule

• AM Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• PM Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time and part-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan (pre-tax) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) plan (post-tax) with 2% match
• Referral bonus
• Paid jury duty
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Recognition and appreciation initiatives
• Access to fitness room and pool

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.