Home Manager Childrens Residential Services

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Palatine, IL

13d•$60,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Manager is a key member of the Children’s Residential Services management team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an assigned group home, including staffing, programming, unusual incidents, the home budget, supplies, and maintaining an environment that supports residents’ growth and development. The manager directly supervises staff to promote safety, ensure scheduled program implementation, and address maintenance needs so the home remains healthy and safe. The role includes staff administration and support; oversight of youth programming, schedules, treatment goals, and documentation; monitoring the home’s physical environment and vehicles; and managing financial responsibilities. The Home Manager works closely with direct support professionals, clinical therapists, case managers, families, and other departments. The position participates in an on-call and on-campus management rotation and is available 24/7 for major emergencies or crises unless on approved time off. The position is based at the Main Campus in Palatine, Illinois. The schedule is described as Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, with on-call responsibilities. Salary is listed as $60,000–$65,000 per year depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 60 semester hours of college credit.
At least two years of full-time experience in a residential childcare program.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Must be at least 25 years of age.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification, or eligibility to obtain it within six months of employment.
Current valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to transport youth.
Current American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification, maintained during employment.
Ability to complete Little City-required training and retraining.
Ability to perform CPR and CPI.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee staffing matters, including hiring, supervising, mentoring, disciplining, and discharging staff.
Complete annual performance appraisals and assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and payroll monitoring.
Provide crisis and staff support, regular supervision, coaching, on-the-job training, and feedback.
Ensure staff meet training and driving requirements, and coordinate staff needs and issues with Human Resources.
Hold home team meetings at least monthly and support a collaborative team approach with direct support professionals.
Ensure completion of shift documentation, including shift summaries, home logs, transportation logs, ABC sheets, medication administration records, temperature logs, food service logs, and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Provide front-line support and backup to the home according to the on-call schedule, and participate in campus management rotations.
Oversee home activities, review daily logs, youth binders, and appointments, and maintain and monitor the milieu programming schedule.
Ensure activities are approved as required, staff-to-youth ratios support schedules, and staff and youth whereabouts are accounted for.
Coordinate with clinical therapists and case managers to support individualized schedules and treatment goals, and participate in meetings about youth progress as needed.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure the home meets regulatory requirements and maintain professional relationships with youth and their families.
Monitor the home’s health and safety, furnishings, supplies, bedding, appliances, play materials, and play areas; report needs and follow up on corrective actions.
Track environmental tasks, including hygiene-bin cleanliness, laundry, and marking youth clothing with their names.
Report issues with assigned home vehicles to the appropriate department.
Manage home finances by submitting debit-card receipts, requesting funds with supporting documentation, tracking revenue and expenses, and participating in monthly financial reviews.
Support responsible use of youth SSI funds in coordination with the case manager and clinical therapist.
Attend department and other required meetings, maintain current American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification, complete required training, and participate in professional development.
Perform other professional duties as assigned by the supervisor.