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Team Leader / House Manager (CILA Services)

Aspire Chicago · Lake County, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$56k/yrFull-time

Description

Empower People. Build Community. Lead with Purpose. At Aspire, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, connected, and fulfilling life. We are seeking a passionate and driven Team Leader / House Manager to lead residential support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in our community homes (CILA).

About the role

This is more than a management role — it is an opportunity to mentor teams, create life-changing experiences, and help people thrive in the communities they call home. If you are a compassionate leader who values dignity, accountability, teamwork, and person-centered support, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization.

What You’ll Do

  • As a Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operations of assigned community homes while leading and supporting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

  • You will partner closely with Life Consultants and families to ensure each person receives exceptional, individualized support in a safe and empowering environment.

  • Lead, supervise, coach, and develop DSP team members

  • Manage staffing schedules and ensure proper support ratios

  • Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and performance management

  • Facilitate monthly team meetings and promote a collaborative culture

  • Provide on-call leadership support as scheduled

  • Ensure services align with each individual’s goals, dreams, and Individual Service Plan

  • Advocate for dignity, choice, independence, and community engagement

  • Support meaningful activities including recreation, fitness, education, hobbies, and social opportunities

  • Respond calmly and effectively to behavioral or medical crises

  • Maintain safe, clean, and welcoming home environments

  • Monitor compliance with medication administration, documentation, safety drills, and regulatory standards

  • Oversee household budgets, participant funds, LINK cards, and supply management

  • Ensure DSP training requirements and certifications remain current

  • Work a minimum of one direct support shift weekly to stay connected to home operations and provide service modeling

  • Provide support coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field preferred

  • Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities

  • Previous employee supervision or leadership experience preferred

  • Valid Driver’s License with good driving record

  • Minimum age of 21

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems

The Ideal Candidate Is

  • A strong communicator and team builder

  • Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making

  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

  • Caregiving and person-centered

  • Passionate about community inclusion and disability advocacy

  • Flexible and dependable with a hands-on leadership style

Why Join Aspire?

  • Full-Time Benefits Include Medical Insurance

  • Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Time)

  • 13 Paid Holidays

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

  • Disability & Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Voluntary Benefit Options

Salary Description

$55,536 annual

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