Residential Supervisor

Trinity Services Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid Holidays

Personal Time

Year-End Bonus potential

Cookie Jar financial assistance

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Residential Supervisor to oversee two or more community sites, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for individuals served.

This exempt, full-time role involves supervising staff, implementing Flourish Plans, and participating in leadership and administrative activities. Under the Network Director, you will coordinate staff schedules, conduct onboarding, monitor safety, and communicate updates.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Professional and tactful in dealings with participants, families, and agencies.
• Ability to foster positive staff morale and strong team relationships.
• Capable of planning, organizing, and implementing high-quality care programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees two or more community sites with on-call duties.
• Supervises multiple staff and coaches; interviews and hires.
• Manages staff schedules and rotations; provides onboarding and training.
• Ensures safe home environment; handles safety checklists and maintenance requests.
• Supports individuals in achieving person-centered plan outcomes and implements behavior plans.
• Coordinates with families and external partners; supports transportation and medical plans.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Position Overview Under the direction of the Network Director, the Residential Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of community residential sites, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for individuals served. This role includes supervising staff, supporting individualized implementation strategies (Flourish Plans), and participating in leadership and administrative activities. The Residential Supervisor plays a critical role in promoting the safety, wellbeing, and personal growth of program participants.

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Shift: 8:30 am-5pm / 2 late nights a week 12:30pm-9pm

Pay: $54,080 with potential for bonuses

Reports To: Residential Network Director

Network Or Department: Residential Network 7

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive oversight for two or more 24-hour or intermittent community residential sites. Includes on-call responsibilities, at least two late-night shifts per week, and one weekend per month.
• Supervises up to two or more full-time Independent Living Coaches (ILCs) per site.
• Reviews ILC applications and conducts interviews; makes recommendations for hiring, onboarding, promotion, termination, and evaluation.
• Assigns and manages staff schedules and rotations.
• Conducts quality onboarding and training, including OJTs and Quest.
• Provides direct coaching, support, and leadership to ILC teams.
• Instructs ILCs on effective implementation of individualized programs and activities.
• Communicates updates, policies, and vital information through routine staff meetings; submits minutes to the Network Director.
• Maintains professional communication with families, staff, external agencies, and community partners.
• Participates actively in leadership initiatives, task forces, and organizational committees.
• Collaborates with team members to improve programs and suggest innovations.
• Ensures a clean, safe home environment; completes safety checklists and initiates maintenance requests as needed.
• Assists in developing the home’s budget and recommends cost‑saving techniques related to household purchases.
• Conducts regular home and environment inspections and initiates repairs.
• Oversees and monitors electronic and paper document systems.
• Supports individuals in achieving outcomes identified in person‑centered plans.
• Implements written strategies and behavior support plans.
• Encourages and facilitates individual and group community engagement.
• Promotes and strengthens natural support networks.
• Communicates medical concerns to the Network Director and Nurse; ensures implementation of medical and dietary plans.
• Oversees medication administration and compliance across all assigned homes.
• Collaborates with day service and employment staff to promote individual growth.
• Monitors individual physical and emotional wellbeing and respects personal preferences.
• Provides or arranges transportation for individuals to appointments, work, and recreational activities.
• Ensures staff compliance with all required training (e.g., medication administration, CPR, First Aid, Safety Care).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Professional and tactful in dealing with others, including program participants, families, and external agencies.
• Ability to foster positive staff morale and maintain strong team relationships.
• Capable of planning, organizing, and implementing high‑quality care programs.
• Effective in communicating procedures, policies, and expectations to diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to seek and apply innovative methods to improve practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform deep knee squats.
• Ability to push wheelchairs weighing 200 pounds or more.
• Must remain in a stationary position (standing/sitting) for extended periods.
• Must be able to drive and operate motor vehicles.
• Requires physical activity including balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time
• Potential Year-End Bonus
• Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
• Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)

Classification

Exempt

Disclaimer

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Statement

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.