Challenge Unlimited Inc
Alton, IL
The nonprofit corporation was originally founded as Specialized Services, Inc., (now Challenge Unlimited) formed by concerned parents of children with disabilities. The parents wanted their adult children to participate in some form of productive activity and hopefully gain vocational experiences that would lead to employment.
Specialized Services, Inc., opened its doors to provide services to six individuals. It was initially funded by contributions from parents, concerned citizens, and local businesses. With a growing need, Specialized Services secured a grant from the Department of Mental Health and grew rapidly to 50 participants. A new building was purchased to provide additional services to individuals with disabilities.
The agency began providing production services as a subcontracted business solution for local companies. Individuals with a disability were able to work according to each person’s abilities under a special minimum wage certificate.
Tom Moehn is hired as President and CEO with a vision for community integration.
Specialized Services, Inc., with a renewed vision to develop human potential through work related opportunities grows to become a social enterprise with the expansion of its production services and the launch of the custodial services line of business employing individuals with disabilities.
Residential Services of Madison County, an Affiliate Organization, was formed with a single group home. The State of Illinois requested that the agency take over a large residential facility in Troy, IL. That facility was downsized and ICF-DD and CILA homes were built to provide 12 homes for approximately 100 residents. This company is now known as Residential Options, Inc.
Through a partnership with NISH, the company expanded its social business model to provide Facility Management Services to the Federal Government. The first contract was at Scott Air Force Base.
Specialized Services rebrands and becomes Challenge Unlimited, Inc.
Alpha Industries was formed as an affiliate organization of Challenge Unlimited. The nonprofit organization was created to broaden production service contracts while creating work related opportunities for individuals with economic, cognitive, social and educational disadvantages.
President & CEO, Tom Moehn, retires after 46 years of service impacting thousands of lives.
Challenge Unlimited hires Charlotte Hammond as President and CEO to further expand and increase the footprint for inclusion and integration in the community for people with a disability.
Challenge Unlimited receives 2013 St. Louis Regional Chamber Arcus Award for Achievement in Economic Inclusion.
Challenge Unlimited expands its footprint to Ohio, South Carolina, Indiana, and Texas.
Job Specifications
Mascoutah safb, IL
18.2 - 18.2 HOUR
a month ago
Full Time
Mid Level
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Crew Lead – Store Workers
Who we are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
Position Summary:
We are looking a Full-time a Crew Lead for the night shift at SAFB Commissary to take care of our building and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our facility in a clean and orderly condition.
- Pay Rate: $18.20 per hour
- Full - Time
- Shift: Monday - Thursday - 6:00pm - Finish
- Location: SAFB Mascoutah IL
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Crew Leader is responsible for supervising work-related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.
Assists with the supervision of employees and clients in the performance of shelf stocking. Ensures all safety procedures are followed and to maintain customer satisfaction while maintaining quality. Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement. Performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance Support:
Assist crew in completing contract required tasks, ensuring work is performed according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies and procedures. Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the store. Displays merchandise by a predetermined placement system using labels or other identifying marks. Develop, modify, and complete contract paperwork as needed and/or required. Support PM (Project Manager)
Quality Assurance:
Maintain quality control standards. Complete regular inspections and quality control reports. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints. Respond to nightly Government inspections
Client Development (Operations Work/Job Skills)
Supervise Store Workers and assist with supervision of janitors, ensuring work is performed according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures. Create schedules and/or task assignments for the crew daily if/as assigned. Oversee new worker training and ongoing training for all crew members. Communicate job expectations. Complete daily crew/building sheets and monthly/quarterly assessment forms as assigned. Ensure that safety guidelines and policies are followed; conduct safety training and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. Report client, employee, and customer issues to Project Manager; make recommendations for corrective actions as needed. Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.
Effective Leadership:
Supervise Store Workers and assist with supervision of janitors, ensuring work is performed according to the contract’s statement of work, company policies, and procedures. Create schedules and/or task assignments for the crew daily if/as assigned. Oversee new worker training and ongoing training for all crew members. Communicate job expectations. Complete daily crew/building sheets and monthly/quarterly assessment forms as assigned. Ensure that safety guidelines and policies are followed; conduct safety training and provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. Report client, employee, and customer issues to Project Manager; make recommendations for corrective actions as needed. Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. helpful but not required.
- 1+ years of work experience, preferably in retail, grocery, or convenience store environment or department manager.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Background Checks: Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
- Driving: Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must maintain valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive Company van to transport workers, supplies, and equipment between building assignments. Company travel using personal insured vehicles is not required.
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Short Term Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation. National origin, disability, or protected veteran status.