CLT Administrator

Envision Unlimited•Flossmoor, IL

About The Position

The CLT Administrator ensures that Community Living and Transition services meet or exceed client and Agency expectations. The position supports the goals and objectives of the Community Living and Transition Division by providing supervisory and management expertise to the Vice President in areas including budget and cost controls, program development and execution, employee relations, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory and Agency guidelines and standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role supervises 5–10 direct employees and an indirect staff of Community Living and Transition Specialists, including full-time and part-time employees. The administrator is expected to respect diversity and help create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field.
Five or more years of supervisory experience in the field of intellectual developmental disabilities.
Must be a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP).
Hold and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Pass Agency background checks required by state regulatory mandates for workers serving clients with intellectual developmental disabilities.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office or similar applications.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Be able to handle multiple projects or work assignments simultaneously.
Possess effective supervisory skills for managing subordinate staff and the administrative routines of the position.
Remain consistent under pressure while managing activities of varying length and complexity.
Have thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and ensure homes operate in compliance.
Be comfortable in a CILA house-type setting supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Be able to visit Agency sites regularly by automobile and be comfortable driving Agency vehicles.
Be able to problem-solve and make informed decisions in unique circumstances, demonstrating strength, patience, and perseverance.
Be able to prepare reports using Microsoft Office or similar applications.
Lead, coach, and mentor others using clear, timely, and consistent supervisory communication.
Demonstrate and uphold person-centered values and practices.
Meet the physical requirements that may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing community living environments is preferred.
Knowledge of EHR or similar software tools would be helpful.

Responsibilities

Guide, mentor, and lead subordinate staff using sound coaching techniques.
Provide direction, establish staff goals, and evaluate performance outcomes to ensure division and Agency objectives are met.
Ensure Agency performance and behavior guidelines and policies are followed and enforced fairly and consistently.
Develop training programs or use existing methods to keep staff skills at or above performance expectations.
Work with administration to develop, execute, and supervise programs and maintain performance standards within the CLT Division.
Maintain contacts among facilities, families, guardians, and community organizations to support programming and resident needs.
Be available to receive emergency after-hours calls and messages that may require immediate responses.
Ensure implementation strategies meet standards for accuracy, completion, and timeliness.
Conduct or supervise periodic night checks.
Ensure case records are accurate and meet Agency standards.
Maintain high standards at CILAs for cleanliness, maintenance, safety, pest prevention, food quality, and related factors affecting client satisfaction and employee relations.
Stay current with Agency and regulatory documentation and quality requirements; conduct ongoing QA reviews through the EHR system and Agency checklists.
Visit each home at least quarterly to assess operations and take corrective action as needed.
Communicate proactively with Human Resources concerning employee, labor, and safety matters.
Maintain good working relationships with the OIG Liaison.
Assist House Managers and QIDPs with activity scheduling to ensure efficient, cost-sensitive resource coverage.
Assist House Managers with pay card and custodial account parameters to ensure timely, proper accounting.
Administer timely interviewing and selection processes for vacancies.
Assist House Managers and QIDPs in enforcing vehicle safety, usage, and fuel-consumption policies and promptly reporting vehicle or equipment problems.
Ensure protocols and procedures are followed and documentation is completed for intakes, transfers, and discharges.
Review intakes thoroughly with Program Directors to fill openings promptly.
Maintain sound financial controls to meet budget parameters and control spending.
Respect the diversity of clients, coworkers, and stakeholders and refrain from discrimination based on legally protected characteristics or conduct.
Help create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.