RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (UPWARD MOBILITY)

State Of Illinois • Jacksonville, IL

398d • $59,424 - $83,424

About The Position

The Residential Services Supervisor at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) serves as a working supervisor for the Residential Care Program. This role involves coordinating and integrating the residential program with other school activities, providing counseling and disciplinary control, and ensuring maintenance and housekeeping standards are upheld in the residential units. The supervisor is responsible for planning and conducting training sessions, maintaining records, and serving as a mandated reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Act.

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree in health and human services fields.
• Two years of direct care experience in a mental health/rehabilitation residential care setting or supervisory experience in the same field.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional supervisory experience in assigning work and providing guidance to subordinates.
• Two years of experience in effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Two years of experience maintaining effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
• One year of experience in identifying staff training needs and conducting training sessions.
• One year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Skyward.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working supervisor for the Residential Care Program.
• Plan and conduct weekly unit meetings and individual conferences.
• Assist in the development and updates of the Residential Care Worker Handbook and student manuals.
• Verify appropriate shift coverage and enforce maintenance and housekeeping standards in residential units.
• Compile and maintain records and case notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Personal Business Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Vacation time
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree