Program Coordinator: Advocate, Plan & Grow in Care Services

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage (BCBS)

Dental & Vision insurance

Company-paid Life & LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D,

Descrizione del lavoro

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL seeks a Program Coordinator to support each member’s program across CDS center activities and community engagement. You will maintain member files, coordinate schedules, and ensure service delivery aligns with funding and safety standards.

The role requires working closely with staff to implement training, advocate for member wishes, and facilitate meetings such as PCP and BMC. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related social service field; preferred but not required.
• One year of full-time related work experience.
• Must meet qualifications of QIDP (two years of verifiable experience in Social Services).
• Must complete the requirements for placement on the State of Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry.

Mansioni

• Ascertain member wishes regarding programming.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor staff and member activities to ensure training programs and activities are correctly implemented.
• Participate in the Discovery process, PCP and Implementation Strategy; support member advocacy to reflect the member’s wishes.
• Support members in attending all meetings concerning them (PCP, BMC, HRC) and advocate for their wishes.
• Meet with members and assist inviting family/guardian, CLS staff, ISC, or other significant individuals to meetings.
• Assist members in obtaining/maintaining benefits, residential services, employment, placement, and advocacy services; help families complete referrals.
• Ensure member programs comply with funding source requirements; supervise staff in planning/implementing activities.
• Ensure member access to the community is maximized; accompany members on community activities.
• Hire, train, evaluate staff, enforce rules, and involve members in interviewing/hiring.
• Respond to medical/behavioral emergencies per health & safety and crisis procedures; monitor adherence.
• Monitor documentation, staff plans, supplies, and member personal care and medical needs.
• Maintain, prepare, and submit periodic reports related to members and activities.
• Respond to emergencies, analyze problems, and train staff in procedures.
• Participate in site policy making; maintain safe, clean, and orderly environments.
• Maintain relationships with funding sources, referral agencies, and staff.
• Maintain current member habilitation files and retention schedules.
• Participate in staff training and continuing education.
• Ensure weekly/monthly billing and reporting of attendance and Title XX activities; maintain records.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned; perform other related responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Advocacy support

Meeting facilitation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field

One year of full-time related work experience

QIDP eligibility (two years in Social Services)

Illinois Direct Support Persons Registry eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL seeks a Program Coordinator to support each member’s program across CDS center activities and community engagement. You will maintain member files, coordinate schedules, and ensure service delivery aligns with funding and safety standards.

The role requires working closely with staff to implement training, advocate for member wishes, and facilitate meetings such as PCP and BMC. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.