Resident-Centered Behavior Support Supervisor

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

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