Director of Community Day Services

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days of Paid Time Off

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LT

401K with company contribution after 1

Job summary

Association for Individual Development seeks a Community Day Services Director in Aurora, IL. This full-time, on-site role leads program quality, compliance, budgets, and staff supervision to deliver person-centered services for individuals with developmental and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Education or Human Services, 5+ years supervising staff, and relevant certifications (DSP, QIDP). Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8a–4p.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Human Services Field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agency, state and federal policies.
• Motivate and supervise staff and volunteers; conduct performance appraisals.
• Lead teams and collaborate with other AID staff.
• Ensure quality of services and advocate for client rights and choice.
• Follow active treatment guidelines and program requirements.
• Establish rapport with families and community agencies; resolve client issues.
• Review and update program quality and procedures.
• Monitor program budgets and HR policy compliance.
• Oversee safety inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate site certifications and staff trainings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Human Services Field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

SharePoint

Paycom

Relias

When to Work

Slack

CX360

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Keeler Center - Aurora, IL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $64080.00 - $64080.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Community Day Services Directorwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule Hours:Monday through Friday 8a-4p

What you will be doing?

• 1. Ensure compliance with all agency, state and federal policies.
• 2. Ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers including teaching job skills,administrative supervision, encouraging growth and development, conductingperformance appraisals, and serving as a positive role model.
• 3. Ability and willingness to serve as a team leader, provide team support, participatein group problem solving, and work with other AID staff.
• 4. Ensure quality of services and care are provided for each client and promote andadvocate for client rights and choice.
• 5. Ensure active treatment guidelines and program requirements are followed.
• 6. Establish positive rapport with families, community agencies, and follow up andresolve any client issues.
• 7. Review and update program quality and program procedures.
• 8. Ensure program quality by evaluating on regular basis the program needs,implementing new ideas/changes, monitoring the progress of program goals.
• 9. Train, supervise, and monitor Program Manager(s) and ensure job responsibilitiesare met.
• 10. Monitor all program budgets to ensure compliance with financial and HR policiesand procedures.
• 11. Responsible for compliance with all program, state, federal, CARF, public healthprocedures re: billing, quality of life, safety inspections, etc.
• 12. Monitor and ensure compliance with all program and AID rules and procedures.
• 13. Responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance, safetyinspections/corrections in all assigned programs.
• 14. Responsible for all reports to be submitted timely and accurately.
• 15. Ensure all staff and clients under supervision are trained in safety requirementsand practices.
• 16. Coordinate CDS site certifications as necessary.
• 17. Plan, coordinate, and execute beneficial in-service days that maximize the timeallotted.
• 18. Coordinate and facilitate bi-monthly staff meetings.
• 19. Ensure CIRAS reports are reported within the timeframe required.
• 20. Ability and willingness to serve as a team leader, provide team support, participatein group problem solving, and work with other AID staff.
• 21. Consult with other Directors for input as required including proposed changes inprograms and schedules prior to implementing changes.
• 22. Ensure Home and Community Based Settings rules are implemented in CDSsetting(s).
• 23. May be asked to assist with program coverage in the absence of other Directors.
• 24. Ensure oversight of medication administration in CDS locations according to Rule116, including but not limited to, coordinating staff training and authorization,monitoring compliance with medication storage and documentation requirements. (Asapplicable)
• 25. Provide case management oversight for CDS-only clients when the clinicaldepartment is temporarily unable to do so, serving as an interim point of coordinationand ensuring continuity of services until case management responsibilities can betransitioned back to clinical. (As applicable)
• 26. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the employee may be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

Qualifications: What will you bring to the table?

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Human Services Field required.Master’s Degree preferred.

License/Certifications:

DSP Certification;QIDP Certification,License/Certification may change based on program needs and requirements.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of work experience with individual with developmental disabilities and behavioral health issues.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervising staff

Other Requirements

Physical:

• Able to climb stairs
• Able to walk, stand, push, pull, reach, bend over, and use a step stool
• No medical restrictions which would prohibit implementation of a lift/transfer or implementation on behavior programs.
• Must be able to physically assist clients with activities of daily living
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations for client and staff as needed

Equipment:

• Computer software including: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; Zoom, Internet Browser, SharePoint, Paycom, Relias, When to Work, Slack, CX360, etc.
• Office Equipment: computer, telephone, voicemail, printer/scanner, copy machine, calculator, fax, etc.
• Alarm systems for monitoring fire, weather, security, etc.
• Adaptive equipment as defined in clients Personal Plans and Implementation Strategies
• Agency vehicles with and without wheelchair lifts

Additional Requirements:

• Must attend mandatory training and maintain certification in the following as defined. Training may include; First Aid, CPR, CPI, QIDP, DSP, OIG, HIPPA, and other trainings as prescribed by regulatory agencies and the Association.
• Must be able to use personal automobile to transport clients; have and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license; maintain minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as defined by the Association’s personnel policies.
• Must be willing to work and supervise different programs/settings
• Must be able to drive a passenger vehicle to transport clients
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete agency required QIDP training within six months of hire
• Must have access to a personal cell phone with ability to utilize downloaded applications as necessary
• Maintain 12 CEU’s annually
• Attend after-hours programmatic functions as required