Impactful Program Director, Family Services & Compliance

LSSI; Homer Glen (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Program Director to plan, direct, and coordinate program activities in line with agency standards.

The role is Monday through Friday, on call, with responsibilities including staffing, client plan development, service coordination, budgeting, and reporting. Qualifications include a relevant degree, licensure within 12 months, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, occupational therapy, speech pathology, education, special education, registered nurse, or human service-related field preferred.
• Nursing Home Administrator License or must obtain within 12 months from date of hire.
• QDIP certification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with development disabilities required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience required.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, systems, and procedures required.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable rules and licensure requirements required.
• Experience making decisions, planning, directing and/ controlling work required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and licensure bodies, including but not limited to, DPA, DHS, IDPH, HBWS, and COA.
• Define and maintain staffing requirements. Schedule staff in accordance with program requirements; respond to call-offs or other emergencies reported by staff.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of each client’s personal plan.
• Facilitate integration and coordination of all client services.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, systems, and procedures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the programs in relation to their objectives and budgets.
• Develop, implement and be accountable for the program(s) budget.
• Ensure the completion of all necessary reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Supervision

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work/related field

Nursing Home Administrator License

QDIP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Program Director to plan, direct, and coordinate program activities in line with agency standards.

The role is Monday through Friday, on call, with responsibilities including staffing, client plan development, service coordination, budgeting, and reporting. Qualifications include a relevant degree, licensure within 12 months, and supervisory experience.