Residential Team Lead - Direct Support & Care Leadership

Challenge Unlimited Inc; Pontoon Beach (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Challenge Unlimited Inc. is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to support residents in a community-based residential setting in Pontoon Beach, IL. You will lead a team, ensure person-centered care, and document progress and safety while maintaining a home-like, safe environment.

Responsibilities include promoting dignity, supporting ADLs, coordinating activities, and ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Shift patterns include early mornings, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience with people who live with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a child abuse & neglect background check.
• Must pass driving history check and be 21 or older to drive Company van.
• Must pass state required CASAS literacy assessment.
• CPR, First Aid, CPI training provided by the company must be completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centered care.
• Build positive relationships with residents and encourage independence.
• Create a home-like environment where residents feel safe and valued.
• Support residents in participating in recreational, social, and community activities.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, hygiene, toileting, dressing, meal prep, laundry, and medication administration.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Resident care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR

First Aid

CPI training

Job description

Challenge Unlimited Inc. is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to support residents in a community-based residential setting in Pontoon Beach, IL. You will lead a team, ensure person-centered care, and document progress and safety while maintaining a home-like, safe environment.

Responsibilities include promoting dignity, supporting ADLs, coordinating activities, and ensuring compliance with plans and regulations. Shift patterns include early mornings, weekends, and overtime as required.