CLT Administrator

Envision Unlimited•Flossmoor, IL

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About The Position

The CLT Administrator ensures Community Living and Transition (CLT) services meet or exceed client and Agency expectations. The position provides supervisory and management expertise in support of the Vice President, 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 leads and supervises staff, supports program operations across the CLT Division, and maintains effective working relationships with facilities, families, guardians, community organizations, administration, Human Resources, and the OIG Liaison. It oversees quality, documentation, safety, staffing, financial controls, and compliance across community living homes. The position supervises 5–10 direct employees and an indirect staff of Community Living and Transition Specialists, including full-time and part-time employees. The incumbent must be comfortable working in a CILA house-type setting and visiting Agency sites regularly by automobile. The role involves driving Agency vehicles, preparing reports, and demonstrating person-centered values and practices. Salary is $75,000 per year.

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).
Valid Illinois driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to pass Agency background checks required by state regulatory mandates for workers serving clients with intellectual developmental disabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar applications.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects or work assignments simultaneously.
Effective supervisory skills for managing staff and the administrative routines of the position.
Ability to remain consistent under pressure while managing activities of varying length and complexity.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and responsibility for ensuring homes comply with them.
Ability to perform the essential functions, which may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.
Comfort working in a CILA house-type setting supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and driving Agency vehicles between sites.
Ability to problem-solve and make informed decisions in unique circumstances, and to prepare reports using Microsoft Office or similar applications.
Ability to lead, coach, and mentor others with clear, timely, and consistent communication.
Demonstrate and uphold person-centered values and practices.

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 goals, and evaluate performance outcomes.
Ensure Agency performance and behavior guidelines and policies are followed and enforced fairly and consistently.
Develop training programs or use existing methods to maintain staff skills at or above performance expectations.
Work with administration to develop, execute, and supervise programs and maintain CLT Division performance standards.
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 requiring 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 standards at CILAs for cleanliness, maintenance, safety, pest prevention, food quality, and other factors affecting client satisfaction and employee relations.
Stay current with Agency and regulatory requirements for documentation and quality; conduct ongoing quality assurance reviews using 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 about employee, labor, and safety matters.
Maintain good working relationships with the OIG Liaison.
Assist House Managers and QIDPs in scheduling activities to ensure efficient, cost-sensitive resource coverage.
Assist the House Manager with pay card and custodial account parameters and timely accounting.
Administer timely interviewing and selection processes for vacancies.
Assist the House Manager and QIDPs in ensuring vehicle safety, usage, and fuel policies are followed and vehicle or equipment problems are reported immediately.
Ensure protocols and procedures are followed and documentation is completed for intakes, transfers, and discharges.
Review intakes with Program Directors to ensure openings are filled in a timely manner.
Maintain financial controls to meet budget parameters and control spending.
Respect individual diversity and help create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
Visit Agency sites regularly, drive Agency vehicles, prepare reports, and demonstrate person-centered values and practices.