Respite Coordinator
Location: Arlington Heights, IL (Occasional Travel to Rolling Meadows & Crystal Lake)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Occasional Saturdays)
Clearbrook is seeking a professional to oversee our short-term relief (respite) grants, which include community voucher, group, and in-home care programs. You will also step in to manage daily operations when the Director is unavailable.
Key Responsibilities
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Program Management: Design engaging activities for group sessions, ensure programs meet all grant quality standards, and maintain strong communication with families and care providers.
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Site Administration: Enforce safety protocols, update facility guidelines, manage program finances alongside the Director, and be available by phone to support staff during group sessions.
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Personnel Supervision: Interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff using supportive, person-centered coaching techniques.
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Compliance: Strictly follow state regulations for human and family services, agency staff policies, and client privacy rules.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field.
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At least 2 years of related experience and 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
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Must meet minimum requirements for state credentials for developmental disability professionals (QIDP) and complete additional direct support training (DSP) within 120 days.
Full Time Benefits Package:
- Group term life insurance and long-term disability insurance (fully paid for by Clearbrook!)
- Health insurance
- Optional dental, short-term disability, and critical illness and accident insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plus company contributions
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Opportunities for training and referral bonuses
- And MORE!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field
- At least 2 years of related experience
- At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience
- Meet minimum state credential requirements for developmental disability professionals (QIDP)
- Complete additional Direct Support Professional training within 120 days
What We Do
Clearbrook is an Illinois nonprofit human-services organization that supports more than 8,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Through more than 80 Chicagoland locations, it provides home-based support, community day programs, employment services, residential care, clinical services, early intervention, therapies, and other children’s programs. Its mission is to help people with disabilities live their fullest lives possible.
