Program Manager - Community Day Services

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. 

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance 
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Job Title: Program Manager - Community Day Services

Department: Community Day Services (CDS)

Status: Full-Time, Salary 

Reports To: Executive Director of IDD Services

Compensation Starting Pay: $47,840 annually

We are looking for a Community Day Services Manager who will work alongside the Community Day Services Staff in providing an enriching, engaging, and safe environment for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities who participate in the Caritas Community Day Services Program. 

The Community Day Services Manager is responsible for the Community Day Services Program. The CDS Manager is also responsible for monitoring of the service plan/implementation strategy for the clients in the Community Day Services Program. This position will oversee the client transportation for program. The CDS Manager will promote self -advocacy and self-determination of the people served.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Meet with the Executive Director of IDD Services monthly for administrative planning. 
• Orientate assigned new clients to the services and procedures of the CDS Program, documenting all such orientation.
• Serve as liaison with residential staff.
• Responsible for the development of implementation strategies, including assessments, planning, coordination, facilitating the planning meeting in collaboration with the QIDP’s.
• Make referrals on behalf of assigned clients to appropriate resources.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with other community resources. Emphasis should be placed upon providing supports and services in accordance with the clients’ strengths, talents, and interests.
• Spend a significant portion of time working with clients and direct care staff, demonstrating goal/outcome implementation and gathering input for developing future client goals/outcomes.
• Write Monthly Progress Notes on goals/outcomes for assigned clients.
• Serve as head coach for all Special Olympics activities for the CDS Program. Attend all coaches meetings and Special Olympics events and competitions.
• Hire, supervise, orientate, evaluate, and discipline community day staff. Supervise Human Service intern/students, etc.
• Coordinate staff meetings. Attend other staff meetings as assigned: Clinicals, Safety Committee, Managers Meeting, Human Rights, and All Staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

• Degree/Field Required: High School Diploma or GED 
• Degree/Field Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or in Human Services (Related fields will be considered.)
• Experience Required:  2 or more years of working with adults with developmental disabilities is preferred, 1 year of management skills required
• Licenses/Certifications Required: Direct Support Professional training recognized by IDHS and ILHCWR portal
• Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Direct Support Professional training recognized by IDHS and ILHCWR portal
• Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software  
• Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software  

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. 

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.

Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Drug Free Workplace:

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.