Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional- Behavior Support
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- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Support
Make a Difference Every Day
What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?
At Misericordia, the Residential Supervisor – Behavior Supports does much more than oversee a schedule. You provide leadership, coaching, and coordination related to behavior support services in your assigned residential areas, serving as a primary resource for behavior support implementation, staff training, and crisis response.
You will work closely with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists (BSS), and administration to promote a safe, therapeutic, person-centered environment. Through consistent implementation of behavior support plans, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies, you will help protect resident dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life.
Behavior care credentials are strongly preferred. Previous experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.
Why Join Misericordia?
- Meaningful work: Build meaningful relationships with residents and help create a supportive, person-centered home environment.
- Make an impact: Guide the consistent use of positive behavior supports that protect resident dignity, safety, and quality of life.
- Supportive team: Work alongside BCBAs, QIDPs, nurses, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists, and administration as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
- Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
As a Residential Supervisor – Behavior Supports, You Will:
- Provide leadership, oversight, coaching, and coordination of behavioral support services within assigned residential areas
- Serve as a primary support and resource for behavior support implementation
- Oversee Besser and two future low census RP homes
- Ensure consistent implementation of behavior support plans, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior support strategies
- Train, coach, and support staff in behavioral programming and hold staff accountable for its implementation
- Respond to and provide direction during crisis situations
- Collaborate with BCBAs, QIDPs, nursing, programming staff, Behavior Support Specialists (BSS), and administration
- Promote a safe, therapeutic, person-centered environment
- Protect resident dignity, safety, engagement, and quality of life
- Maintain accurate documentation related to behavioral programming
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and other professionals
- Solve problems and adapt approaches based on residents' changing needs
Training and Professional Development
Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.
Residential Supervisors – Behavior Supports have access to professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen their skills and support career growth throughout the organization.
You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while gaining hands-on experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including those with behavioral support needs.
What We're Looking For
- Behavior care credentialing strongly preferred: RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, Illinois Behavior Analyst, or other Behavior Health Specialist credentials
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with behavioral support needs
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and person-centered practices
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Pay
Base Pay
- $27 per hour
Schedule
- AM Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- PM Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time and part-time employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan (pre-tax) with company matching
- Roth 401(k) plan (post-tax) with 2% match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Paid jury duty
- ADP self-service portal
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Recognition and appreciation initiatives
- Access to fitness room and pool
About Misericordia
Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.
At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.
Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.