RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (UMP)

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Residential Services Supervisor for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to complete and distribute work schedules of direct care staff on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Serves as working supervisor of direct care staff in the provision of facility-wide para-professional services to individuals who have developmental disabilities. Oversees direct care activities on a designated shift. Assists in the implementation of habilitation services and ensures living areas meet facility, Department of Human Services (DHS) and regulatory standards. Utilizes manual communication in the performance of duties involving direct contact with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree, with course work in the health and human services field, plus two years (2) direct care experience in a mental health/rehabilitation residential care setting or require two years (2) resident care supervisory experience in a mental health/rehabilitation residential care setting.
Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing using manual sign language at a novice skill level.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program shall have the state requirements of this classification waived by successful completion of specific proficiency tests and training programs.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff.
Two (2) of professional experience assessing operational needs and delegating staff appropriately in a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Two (2) years of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and addressing the behaviors and problems.
Two (2) years of professional experience performing quality assurance activities.
Two (2) years of experience in the guidance and training of staff.

Responsibilities

Completes and distributes work schedules of direct care staff on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
Serves as a working supervisor.
Monitors and implements active treatment programing.
Prepares reports and documentation relative to individual services, individual participation in activities and general operation of living areas.
Participates as a member of interdisciplinary habilitation teams and facility-wide operational committees (i.e., Behavior Management, Human Rights, Executive Committee, etc.).
Uses sign language to communicate with individuals (who are hearing impaired) while investigating unusual incidents.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
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 (Chicago only)