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
Saint robert, MO
a month ago
Full Time
Mid Level
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Floor Care Supervisor
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.
Must have a Class E Drivers License
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager, the Supervisor 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.
Supervises employees and clients in the performance of janitorial floor care duties at the assigned site; may be assigned to assist crew with completing required tasks. Back-up/alternate point of contact with site contract management. Provides training, support, and on-going feedback to all workers on job duties, proper procedures, and areas for improvement, with a special focus on safety and company culture. Assists with completion of semiannual assessments and performance evaluations for the department as assigned. Other duties may include scheduling, training, disciplining, and/or processing timekeeping for workers. Ensures work and safety procedures are followed with a special focus on Company culture. Ensures quality and customer satisfaction at the site.
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM
- Salary: $20.60
- Location: Fort Leanord Wood
Typical Duties:
- Motivate, coach, and counsel employees with special focus on safety, quality and customer service while communicating job expectations.
- Supervises employees in the performance of janitorial floor care duties. May be assigned to assist crew with completing required tasks. That can include sweeping, vacuuming, using dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, restore, buff and wax floors, clean carpets. Will use various kinds of power equipment and cleaning solutions to clean and maintain hard surface floors. Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed. Inform the PM of any needs that cannot be satisfied with current equipment and supplies. Advise PM in timely fashion as additional supplies are needed. Maintain equipment by performing preventative and minor maintenance.
- Alternate point of contact with site contract management.
- Provides training, support, and on-going feedback to all workers on job duties, proper procedures, and areas for improvement, with a special focus on safety and company culture.
- Assists with completion of semiannual assessments and performance evaluations for the department as assigned. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints. Complete and turn in daily crew/building sheets.
- Transports crew to and from cleaning locations as needed.
- Other duties can include scheduling, training, disciplining, and/or processing timekeeping for workers. Ensures work and safety procedures; ensures quality and customer satisfaction.
- Take preventative and corrective action as needed. Conduct safety training, inspections and ensures workers utilize Personal Protective Equipment as required. Develop, modify and complete contract paperwork as needed or required.
- Support PM in all needed tasks including ground maintenance/ snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if/ as applicable to the contract.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and assuring proper use of company resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of floor care experience. Past work experience in janitorial is helpful not but required. At least 1 year of supervisory or training experience.
- Solid oral and written communication skills required.
- Driving: Must be at least 21 years or older to drive, have a Valid Class E drivers license, and pass our driving background check.
- Background Checks: Must be able to pass criminal and state federal background checks as well as DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System Check.
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Medical with RX & Vision
- Dental
- Short-Term Disability
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Days
- Funeral Leave
- 401K
EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.