About the position
Make a Lasting Impact at Envision Unlimited. Are you passionate about empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fuller, more independent lives? At Envision Unlimited, we don’t just provide care—we create opportunities, build relationships, and change lives. Join our Community Transition Program and become part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals thrive in community living settings. As a valued team member, you’ll lead meaningful case management work, collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team, and guide members toward achieving personal goals and independence. If you're looking for a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and the chance to make a real difference every day, Envision Unlimited is the place for you. Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Hire and supervise CILA employees for adherence to planned schedules, programs, and documented activities.
- Evaluate employee performance, enforce agency policies and procedures, and recommend changes in employee status.
- Provide on-site supervision at CILA homes.
- Maintain and operate assigned homes within budgetary guidelines including groceries, and assure timely re-certification.
- Continuously monitor health and safety practices in each assigned CILA home including emergency drills, medication training, and staff/member ratios.
- Ensure there are medication-authorized staff scheduled for every shift as needed.
- Respond to all emergencies in the CILA homes, as required.
- Monitor assigned agency vehicles to ensure that mileage logs and gasoline purchases are completed.
- Develop, plan, and monitor community inclusion activities and opportunities for members.
- Ensure adherence with mandated reporter/OIG protocols.
- Complete required documentation into agency electronic record system (Quantum).
- Ensure timely response to emails and phone calls.
- Ensure semi-annual inventories are completed related to each member’s personal items.
- Ensure at least monthly member and staff meetings and minutes of such.
- Maintain pay card and track expenditures and receipts.
- Complete annual and semi-annual Health & Safety reviews.
- Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Envision Unlimited at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or other relevant degree according to the department of human Services.
- Three years of direct work in an Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities CILA home.
- Must have DSP training.
- Pass the TABE test and maintain authorization to pass medications.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice-to-haves
- Must complete 12 hours of continuing education units (CEU) annually.
- Participate in a variety of committee and staff meeting groups.
- Participate in quarterly quality assurance reviews.
- Attend and assist at agency and member events.
Benefits
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
- Dental and Vision Insurance Options
- Company-paid Life and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary plans (Pet Discount Program, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
- 403B plan
- In-house training and CEU’s
- Employee Assistance Network
- Opportunity for career growth & development
