Director of Residential Services

2 days ago


Alton, Illinois, United States Challenge Unlimited Inc Full time
Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Residential Options, the Director of Residential Services is responsible for overseeing housing programs that provide individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to live in a home-based environment, achieving the highest level of independence possible.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Promote a culture of person-centered services for residents by providing quality care and services in a community-based setting.
  • Assist with individual development by encouraging, empowering, and engaging residents in essential life and recreational activities to teach independent living, self-confidence, communication, and practical skills.
  • Recruit, screen, and interview prospective residents.
  • Oversee the health and safety needs of all residents, ensuring that Human Rights Behavior Management Committee functions are completed and Residential Options policies are followed.
  • Attend all staffing meetings and review IHPs or ISP/IATPs.
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the delivery of care to residents.
  • Ensure facilities are in healthcare regulations, maintain high occupancy levels, provide quality services while meeting the needs of residents and complying with agency agreements.
  • Conduct regular management meetings and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Conduct monthly audits for each site and ensure CARF and state regulations are in compliance.
  • Assist administration in preparing for on-site visitation or surveys of the sites.
  • Assist the Clinical Director in overseeing the MRO program.
  • Assist in the development of budgets and financial reports.
  • Review budgets, monitoring and controlling labor, supply, and home repair expenses for assigned locations.
  • Advise managers on spending, meeting financial goals in established budgetary guidelines.
  • Propose capital expenditure and submit capital expenditure requests.
  • Manage group sites in the absence of a manager and conduct training classes per VP, manager, or training department request.
  • Assist in public relations for Residential Options.
  • Lead teams and place people in positions, including hiring, training, and empowering leaders to effectively oversee areas of responsibility.
  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate assigned sites' activities and performance.
  • Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
  • Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Mentor and develop the team through training, problem resolution, and performance evaluation.
Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in a related field as approved by DHS).
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health disabilities and 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Background Checks: Must pass criminal background checks, various State and Federal registry checks, DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
  • Driving: Must pass driving history check, maintain a valid driver's license, and be 25 years of age or older.
  • Testing: Must pass state-required CASAS literacy assessment prior to employment.
  • Certifications: CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Med Passing, and DSP training provided by the company must be successfully completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to maintain the position.
Benefits:
  • Medical with Rx, Vision, and Dental.
  • Holidays (10 paid holidays).
  • Vacation (2 paid weeks).
  • Personal Days (4 days).
  • Sick Days (8 paid days per year).
  • Funeral Leave.
  • 401 K.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.

EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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