Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Alton, IL

5d•$63,888 - $65,888•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Site Manager/QIDP oversees residential programs that provide individuals with disabilities with a safe, supportive, home-like environment and opportunities to achieve independence. Reporting to the Director of Residential Services, the role manages resident care, treatment planning, regulatory compliance, facility operations, finances, and staff supervision. The position supports residents with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, personal hygiene, medication administration, transportation, appointments, community activities, and recreation. It ensures services promote independence, dignity, personal growth, and compliance with agency, state, and funding-source requirements. The schedule consists of one morning shift before breakfast, one late shift ending after dinner, and three flexible shifts, plus on-call Monday through Friday and a rotating weekend schedule. The role is full-time and based in Alton, Illinois. Salary is $63,888–$65,888 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing, or a related field approved by DHS. Alternatives listed: for hires before 2009, five or more years of developmental-disability experience and a high school diploma; a temporarily assigned RSM candidate may also qualify with five or more years of developmental-disability experience and a high school diploma.
Employees who lack a DHS-approved degree and experience must have another QIDP-qualified staff member review, approve, and sign off on treatment plans, MPNs, and staffing, and may not conduct DHS training.
At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Complete company-provided CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and DSP training, including medication administration, successfully within the first four months; pass CPR, first aid, CPI, and medication-administration training annually.
Obtain an Illinois Food Service and Sanitation certificate within the first six months and renew it as required.
Pass the state-required CASAS literacy assessment before employment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Pass a criminal background check and applicable state and federal registry checks, including the DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
Pass a driving-history check and meet company criteria; maintain a valid driver’s license. Be at least 21 to drive a company van, or at least 25 to drive a 15-person-capacity van at some sites.
Use a personal insured vehicle for company-related travel.

Responsibilities

Promote person-centered services that support resident choice, independence, and community inclusion.
Help residents develop daily living, communication, social, and self-advocacy skills; ensure services match individualized plans; monitor outcomes and recommend program changes.
Complete and oversee accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, maintain, review, and revise Individual Habilitation Plans (IHPs), Individual Service Plans (ISPs), Individual Active Treatment Plans (IATPs), assessments, and reports.
Oversee resident finances and personal funds according to agency policies and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
Build positive relationships with residents, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise services; participate in admissions, screenings, assessments, and placement decisions.
Serve as Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and facilitate meetings with guardians, ISC agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialized services, and monitor resident health and wellbeing, responding to medical concerns, emergencies, and changes in condition.
Support family and guardian involvement in resident care and program planning.
Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming residential environment; enforce house rules, program regulations, agency policies, and resident rights.
Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures; ensure appropriate PPE and infection-control practices.
Investigate, document, and report accidents, injuries, incidents, illnesses, and unusual occurrences.
Participate in Human Rights and Behavior Management Committee activities as assigned.
Coordinate routine maintenance and upkeep of the residence, grounds, furnishings, and equipment; report significant maintenance concerns and capital improvement needs.
Manage site expenditures and agency resources; review and approve purchases, maintain inventory controls, monitor supplies, and submit financial documentation.
Assist with budget planning, financial reporting, expense monitoring, and recommendations for capital improvements and operational enhancements.
Support administrative initiatives, audits, licensing reviews, accreditation surveys, and funding-source inspections.
Assist with community relations and represent the organization professionally at meetings, site visits, and public events.
Ensure staff training on policies, procedures, resident support plans, medication administration, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and direct residential staff, promote teamwork and accountability, and monitor staffing levels and schedules for adequate coverage.
Directly supervise approximately 8–12 employees; recruit, interview, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate employees; manage performance and disciplinary matters with HR and agency leadership; provide feedback, mentoring, and development opportunities; and promote employee engagement and a positive work environment.