ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DAY SERVICES-GRAYSLAKE
Job Details
Job Location
Grayslake - Grayslake, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
BA/BS Human Srvcs, 3yrs exp
Salary Range
$52273.00 - $65000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
Business Hours
Job Category
Health Care
Description
HOW TO APPLY:
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Salary range: $ 52,273- 65,000/ year
PURPOSE:
The Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and operation oversight of Little City's community day programs and services. This includes ensuring staff are instructing and actively engaging to help individuals build skills and improve wellbeing while implementing definedstructured programming. The Assistant Director ensures rules and regulations are followed, thatdocumentation is complete and on file, programs are appropriately staffed to meet the needs ofindividuals served, and other programmatic administrative operational tasks are completed. TheAssistant Director is responsible for service delivery program environment oversite.
Assistant Directly supervises and evaluates the performance of Operations and Project Manager,Supervisors, and administrative Program assistant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position. 1. In conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Community Day and Employment Services, implement and monitor the LCF adult services strategic plan.
In conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Community Day and Employment Services, and in partnership with the Director of Program Design and Evaluation, define and implement environments to meet program goals and objectives.
Provide oversight and evaluate service delivery of adult day services and programs designed to support individuals focused on increasing personal, social and educational development.
Participates in hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance, recognizing employees for job performance, and initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination, if necessary. Directly supervises and evaluates the performance of Operations Project Manager, Supervisors, and administrative program assistant.
Ensures that all activities related to staff supervision, including training and performance evaluation are executed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and all applicable Federal, State, licensing regulations and accreditation standards. Including certifying Supervisors and supporting team members on program curriculum delivery.
Responsible for data reporting and support documentation on attendance, program/progress notes, and duration, serving as a liaison with the finance department on billing and resolution.
Partner with development/grants team members to ensure commitments are tracked, communicated, and executed.
Define and implement system for program participant assessment and alignment based on interest, ability, support needs and choice.
Partners with transportation to ensure programs can be executed and supported.
Partner in defining and executing on-site and off-site experiences including volunteer, enclave, micro-business and other projects. 11. Maintain thorough knowledge of and compliance with State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to Department of Human Services, Bureau of Accreditation and Licensure (BALC) & Bureau of Quality Management Divisions (BQM), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Public Health and Office of Inspector General (OIG). 12. Maintain thorough knowledge of and compliance with Accreditation entity standards such as CARF. 13. Represent the agency and ensure effective and positive public relations at events, including area chambers, business advisory committees, or other networking events. 14. Ensure on-going development of positive relationships with businesses, agencies, community members and others with or without a current vested interest in Little City Foundation. 15. Ensure programs promote the health and safety of program participants and staff members. 16. Assist people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives, achieve personal goals and contribute to the community by encouraging attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that enhance inclusion. 17. Facilitate Monthly Department Meetings for each department which include training, education and feedback components.
Ensures effective communication across sites, other departments, community resources and the families/guardians of persons served. 19. Develops, expands and maintains relationships with outside entities which serve to maximize the quantity and quality of services provided and increase the diversity within the array of services offered. 20. Report all known safety hazards and risks and making suggestions as needed to eliminate / reduce / manage safety risks and problems. 21. Maintains annual American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR. 22. Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor. 23. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Little City offers competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and an employee assistance program .
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree required in human services or related field, such as rehabilitation, as well as a minimum of three (3) years of management experience preferably in the provision of providing services for individuals with disabilities. The Assistant Director must be committed to improving the quality of life through employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities and to person-centered planning. The Assistant Director must demonstrate excellent leadership skills and oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Generally, no occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances, but may require performing unplanned Category III tasks (Category II). Typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the @types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
