Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Alton, IL

4d•$62,640 - $64,640

About The Position

The Residential Site Manager/QIDP oversees residential programs that provide individuals with disabilities a safe, supportive, home-like environment and opportunities to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Reporting to the Director of Residential Services, the role manages resident care, treatment planning, regulatory compliance, facility operations, financial oversight, and staff supervision. The position supports residents with daily living activities such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, personal hygiene, medication administration, transportation, and recreational activities. It ensures residents receive quality, person-centered services that promote independence, dignity, and personal growth while meeting agency, state, and funding-source requirements. The schedule is flexible to meet job demands and includes one morning shift before breakfast, one late shift ending after dinner, three flexible shifts, weekday on-call duties, and a rotating weekend schedule. The position is full-time and located in Alton, Illinois. Salary is $62,640–$64,639.95 annually, plus benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy, Sociology, Nursing, or a related field approved by DHS.
Alternative qualification: for employees hired before 2009, five or more years of developmental disabilities experience and a high school diploma; temporary assigned Residential Site Manager candidates may also qualify with these credentials.
Employees without 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.
Successfully complete company-provided CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and DSP training, including medication administration, 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 required state and federal registry checks, including the DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
Pass a driving history check and meet company policy criteria.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and 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, and ensure supports align with individualized plans.
Monitor resident progress and outcomes and recommend program modifications as needed.
Complete and oversee accurate, timely documentation that complies with regulatory standards.
Develop, implement, maintain, review, and revise Individual Habilitation Plans, Individual Service Plans, Individual Active Treatment Plans, assessments, and reports.
Oversee resident finances and personal funds in accordance with agency policy and interdisciplinary team recommendations.
Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise services; participate in admissions, screenings, assessments, and placement decisions.
Chair Interdisciplinary Team meetings involving guardians, Independent Service Coordination agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate medical, dental, behavioral health, and other specialized services, and monitor resident health and wellbeing.
Respond appropriately to medical concerns, emergencies, and changes in residents’ conditions.
Support family and guardian involvement in resident care and program planning.
Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming residential environment and enforce house rules, program regulations, agency policies, and resident rights.
Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA standards, company safety procedures, PPE requirements, 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 repairs and report significant maintenance concerns and capital improvement needs.
Manage site expenditures and agency resources; review and approve purchases, maintain inventory controls, and monitor supplies.
Submit receipts, invoices, purchase orders, and financial documentation according to established procedures.
Assist with budget planning, financial reporting, expense monitoring, and identification of capital improvements and operational enhancements.
Support administrative initiatives, audits, licensing reviews, accreditation surveys, and funding-source inspections.
Represent the organization professionally during community relations activities, meetings, site visits, and public events.
Ensure staff training in policies, procedures, resident support plans, medication administration, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
Lead and direct residential staff and monitor staffing levels and schedules to ensure adequate coverage and quality services.
Supervise approximately 8–12 employees, including recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, and disciplinary matters in collaboration with Human Resources and agency leadership.
Provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and professional development opportunities and promote employee engagement and a positive work environment.