CILA SUPERVISOR- Park Forest, IL
About The Position
The CILA Supervisor (Residential House Manager) oversees residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) homes in Park Forest, Illinois, supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The supervisor gets to know each resident’s routines, interests, relationships, and goals, advocates for their choices, and leads Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in providing individualized support that helps residents build skills and participate in their communities. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekday on-call responsibilities and a rotating weekend on-call schedule. The salary range is $51,000–$54,000 annually, depending on experience and education. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, DSP experience, residential leadership or supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Sound judgment and confidence in centering the preferences of the people supported when making decisions.
- Approachable leadership style; ability to stay calm under pressure and address disagreements directly and respectfully.
- Strong organization and follow-through.
- Comfort using a computer to communicate, complete documentation, and track tasks.
- Ability to lead productive staff meetings, set clear expectations, and make staff comfortable asking for help.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Previous Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience.
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a residential setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Spend time in the homes learning each resident’s routines, interests, relationships, and goals; advocate for residents’ choices and help staff put those choices into practice.
- Work alongside DSPs to support residents in building everyday skills, including grooming, personal care, meal planning, household management, making purchases, and using a debit card.
- Ensure residents receive needed medication administration and appointment support, and support staff in providing healthcare supports.
- Help residents develop social calendars and arrange support for activities, events, and relationships they choose.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate DSPs.
- Lead staff meetings, provide clear feedback, recognize good work, and help staff develop.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
- Manage household budgets and supplies; ensure documentation is accurate and timely; and follow agency policies, safety standards, and state regulations.
- Provide hands-on and on-call support when questions or concerns arise.
- Communicate across shifts, follow up on decisions, and represent CTF Illinois at meetings with outside agencies and community partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, with optional vision, dental, critical illness, and accident coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and accrued vacation.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Cell phone stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
