At St. Coletta's, our mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential.

The Community Day Services (CDS) provides a variety of programs to enhance each individual’s adaptive living skills, economic self-sufficiency, overall level of independence and integration into the community. The CDS is seeking a Assistant Director responsible for assisting in the programming, supervision and administration of the Community Day Services program.


Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Responsibilities:
 

· Assists in the development of policies, programs and procedures for the department

· Is administratively responsible for department operations in the absence of Director

· Responsible for all program attendance records; ensures that all electronic attendance is entered in a timely manner

· Enters electronic billing daily; meets agency benchmarks for minimum billing hours to be completed on daily and/or weekly basis

· Coordinates all aspects of the Community Day Services transportation program, including supervision of morning drop off and afternoon pick up; maintaining participant route assignments; assigning back up drivers as needed; upkeep of van keys and key lock boxes; vehicle log books; vehicle maintenance work orders and ensuring vehicle cleanliness

· Trains, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the transportation route drivers in the performance of their duties

· Provides consumer supervision in place of subordinate staff as needed, including driving routes when necessary

· Assists Director with ensuring all vocational programs meet enrollment and performance expectations

· Responsible for inventory, ordering and distribution of supplies throughout the program

· Implements and monitors emergency interventions during crisis situations

· Has thorough knowledge of all pertinent licensing regulations

· Assists in the writing of program proposals for and maintains open communication with funding agencies

Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience in a related field preferred; three years’ experience in vocational services required
• Knowledge of IDORS and DMH procedures and CARF standards preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Master's degree in vocational administration or business administration preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a criminal background check and physical/drug test
• Pass a MVR background check

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits: health, dental, life, LTD, 403b retirement plan, paid vacation, personal days, sick days and 10 paid Holidays. Also, all employees working more than 20 hours per week receive free long-term disability and free life insurance 2.5x your annual salary.

About St. Coletta’s of Illinois:

At St. Coletta's, our mission is to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can achieve their greatest potential. Founded in 1949 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Coletta’s of Illinois provides a lifelong continuum of care beginning in early childhood. Our residential, educational and vocational training programs provide services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enhance their independence and well-being. We serve participants without regard to race, religion or economic background. St. Coletta’s meets individuals’ needs and abilities while providing the least restrictive environment for growth.