Manager of Care (QIDP)

L'Arche Chicago•Forest Park, IL

About The Position

L’Arche Chicago is seeking an organized, compassionate, and proactive Manager of Care to join our team and community. This person will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate and effective programs and services are developed and implemented for the fifteen core members (adults with developmental disabilities) living in L’Arche Chicago’s four residential group homes (CILAs). The Manager of Care ensures that the core members are affirmed, supported, and encouraged to grow with dignity and respect in all areas of their lives by effectively coordinating supports and resources for each person. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting people with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential, as well as a collaborative and community-oriented spirit.

Requirements

Embraces the mission and values of L’Arche
Demonstrated leadership qualities, with good management and organizational skills, including an ability to work collaboratively and develop the skills of othe
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Objectivity and the ability to listen to others’ verbal and nonverbal communica
Maturity and commitment to one’s own personal and spiritual grow
Good boundaries, self-awareness and stress manage
Should be an Illinois Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or must be able to obtain this certification (more information available upon request).
Experience with people with developmental disabilities required.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

previous L’Arche or other community living experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee health care of core members, including coordinating with community nurse for medication and health needs.
Collaborates with the House Managers to ensure core member medical appointments are scheduled, completed, and documentation is completed.
Maintain health records and all State required documentation in each core member’s electronic file (annual physicals, dentist visits, up-to-date prescriptions, etc.).
Complete annual ICAP and HRST assessments for each core member.
Submit any relevant state funding requests such as 53R, 37U, or 36U or nursing packet updates.
Lead the process of writing annual plans for the core members and oversee L’Arche Chicago’s role in implementing the plans, including serving as the point of contact for the ISC.
Support House Managers in scheduling Assistants (DSPs), monitoring and approving PTO requests, responding to support needs, and staying within budgeted hours.
Lead the Support Crew program, including a weekly meeting.
Support the scheduling of on-calls and serve as a weekly person in the rotation.
Lead a health orientation on core member health needs for new Assistants.
Coordinate behavioral support services, serving as a liaison for our BCBAs and attend weekly support services meetings with the BCBA.
Be aware of and oversee follow-up of any critical incidents and illnesses.
Support each home and assist with finding appropriate resources when any core member is in crisis.
Oversee the core members’ participation in job coaching, day programs, and competitive employment, ensuring each core member is adequately supported and has meaningful day programming.
Serve as the point of contact for day programs and ensure transportation options are available (including UZURV, PACE, and Uber).
Provide direct service coverage and/or transportation in emergency situations, where core members’ needs warrant, when staff shortages occur, or when budget constraints necessitate.
Participate in the weekly assistants meeting and weekly Leadership Team meeting.