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CTF Illinois Associate Director of Community Day Services in Orland Park, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12355310
Looking for a position where you can actually make a difference? Were hiring an administrator to oversee a small, community-based program for people with disabilities. Our program focuses on helping young adults fully integrate into their communities through activities like horseback riding, music lessons, fitness classes, and bowling while also developing skills necessary to lead more independent lives with curriculum that highlights creative and practical learning such as art, advocacy, reading, financial literacy, and more.
Overview:
- Monday through Friday, 8am 4pm (no on call & no weekends)
- Lead a program of 30-40 young adults in creating meaningful experiences in their day
- Plan daily social, recreational and learning activities and experiences in the local community
- Develop curriculum and invite guest speakers based on interests of the attendees
- Advocate for each persons desires and needs, ensuring their voice is heard
- Supervise 3-4 staff/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), including hiring, training, and mentoring
- Oversee plans and implementation strategies to help each person meet their individual outcomes
- Works with our transportation department on obtain Pace tickets and different types of vehicle inspections/repairs.
- Learns and knows our HSMS system for individuals and attendance purposes.
- Runs monthly drills such as Fire, Tornado, and water temps.
- Should have good communication skills to be professional when speaking with parents/caregivers/stakeholders
- Be able to complete in a timely manner monthly calendars, activity committee notes & all monthly reports.
We offer:
- Pay Rate: \$24.75/hour
- Health benefits and optional vision, dental, critical illness, and accident insurance for full-time employees
- Company paid life insurance for all full-time employees
- Company paid short & long term disability
- Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and Accrued Vacation
- 401k with company matching
- Cell Phone Stipend
CTF Illinois is dedicated to empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to LIVE. WORK. ADVOCATE. Our success is measured in the number of lives we touch with the quality programs and services we provide. These person-centered programs are fueled by our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors. CTF Illinois offers a wide range of community-based programs and services striving to meet the needs and choices of each person we serve. We support people and their families by providing personalized planning and various resources to assist them in creating their life-long journey.
CTF Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer