Requisition: 2026-181803
Operational Support Specialist
Job Locations
US-IL-CHICAGO | US-MI-LANSING | US-IL-CENTRALIA | US-IL-KANKAKEE
ID
2026-181803
Line of Business
ResCare Community Living
Position Type
Full-Time
Our Company
ResCare Community Living
Overview
Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. The Operational Support Specialist is aligned regionally to assist in ensuring the Company's mission and initiatives are reaching our operations and driving quality results. You will be serving consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group or independent living home-like setting.
Responsibilities
Train and monitor QIDPs to provide overall quality services to individuals receiving ICF services
Train and monitor QIDPs to be able to write, review and in-service staff on Behavioral Support Plans
Audit existing Behavioral Support Plans
Provide operational support to critical areas, in alignment with Regional team, to ensure long-term fixes are implemented via onsite/hands-on support, remote oversight, and coaching/training with staff
Provide operational and location staff education on quality deliverables
Track survey results and assist with survey preparation
Review and monitor quarterly safety committee workbooks
Monitor infection control issues (masks, PPE, cleaning schedules, etc.)
Audit operational documentation and incident reports
Provide quality checks of homes; verifying staffing ratios are correct based on consumer needs, ensuring supply quantities, furniture items, and cleanliness, and providing onsite reviews with the intent of correcting issues immediately
Assist, monitor, and coach locations to ensure that Plans of Correction are being carried out and any punitive action within the agency, related to survey quality, is addressed
Provide active treatment monitoring
Provide remote and onsite training with Executive Directors and Program Managers to focus on critical quality initiatives while understanding the regulations and internal policies
Train and coach various operational positions based on each team member's skillset
Manage the overall teams network site to ensure accurate data and materials are available
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Services
At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to work in group home or independent living home-like settings
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
Maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements
Extensive Travel required
Non-traditional work schedule expected
About our Line of Business
ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
