Residential Services Supervisor – Empower Lives

Sunrise Community, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program and more

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. is seeking a position that provides support, assistance and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

The role focuses on creating a positive home environment with trained staff overseeing interactions and ensuring health, safety and rights protection. The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with endorsements, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience working in the human service field preferred
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights
• Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times
• Supervises and maintains a positive team of well trained employees who provide support, direction and oversight to the interactions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Provides training and constructive feedback to employees through positive interactions, role modeling, and mentoring
• Ensures implementation of therapy, training and behavior programs and data collection required by the individuals’ plans and regulatory agencies
• Ensures that the home offers choice and creative activities within a positive innovative person directed environment
• Monitors for ongoing compliance with agency directives, licensing standards and policies and procedures
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Supervisory experience

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Community, Inc. is seeking a position that provides support, assistance and supervision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

The role focuses on creating a positive home environment with trained staff overseeing interactions and ensuring health, safety and rights protection. The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with endorsements, and basic computer