Cila House Supervisor

**CILA House Supervisor**
**Department: Residential**

**Location: Alsip and **Olympia Fields**

**Status: Full-time**

**Who We Are**

At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services’ roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge, person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.

**Your Role**
As the CILA House Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of assigned CILA homes and direct supervision of Service Facilitators. This position requires 24-hour cell phone responsibility for staffing coverage and other house operation issues. It requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays.

**Responsibilities**
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to training employees regarding operations of homes, OJT, and programming for consumers; performance management; and conflict resolution.
- Ensure performance of job responsibilities are in compliance with DHS Rule 115 & 116, CARF standards, agency mission, agency policy & procedure, program guidelines and best practice.
- Maintain site funds while ensuring they are used appropriately and within budgetary constraints (Cost of Care, consumer saving accounts, food/household money, and petty cash). Complete documentation for reconciliation. Coordinate site funds for activities.
- Responsible for scheduling of CILA staff. Ensure that staffing is appropriate to meet the needs of the individual(s) served, complies with regulatory and agency requirements and is within budgetary constraints. Provide backup staff coverage in homes as needed for any permanent shift openings or emergency staff shortage. CILA House Supervisor is required to work mínimally (2) eight-hour shifts per week providing direct support in one of their assigned homes.
- Monitor home for safety, cleanliness, and necessary repairs. Ensure that the physical plant and environment are maintained in a safe and orderly manner, work orders are submitted as needed, safety hazards are addressed immediately, and individual and agency property are protected against misuse or destruction. Ensure that sufficient household food and programmatic supplies are present and stored properly.
- Assist with monitoring medical care provided to consumers. This includes taking consumers to medical appointments, scheduling, and preparing medical appointment documentation prior to the visit. Coordinate with the Nursing department and Service Coordination to ensure all medical appointments are being completed and the flow of medical paperwork disseminated.
- Monitor and ensure the completion and accuracy of consumers’ documentation daily and submit the paperwork to Service Coordination by the 5th of each month.
- Approve staff time off in accordance with agency policy; complete and submit employee time card reports for review.
- Ensure consumers are regularly going on community outings of their choice weekly, and are as independent as possible in regards to preparing their meals and completing their household responsibilities. Ensure those consumers who may need more support are receiving the proper amount of support in regards to activities of daily living.
- Maintain and ensure the policies and procedures of medication administration are followed, including but not limited to the monitoring of medication expiration and clean and proper storage.

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Prior experience in a residential setting is required.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- DSP Certification by DHS.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Valid driver’s license and documentation of current auto insurance, with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

**Benefits**
- Generous paid time off
- 12 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with company match
- Tuition assistance
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