Director of Community Living Alternatives

Company: Envision Unlimited
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Summary:The Director of Community Living Alternatives will be responsible for overseeing the Host Family, Intermittent CILA, Home Based and In-Home Respite Programs.Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:Responsible for oversight of I CILA Program including supervision of managers in this program, budgeting and operations.Responsible for oversight of Host Family Program including supervision of managers in this program, budgeting and operations.Responsible for meeting growth targets in Host Family and Intermittent CILA each year.Responsible for oversight of In-Home Respite Program including supervision of managers in this program, budgeting and operations.Responsible for oversight of the Home Based Program including supervision of managers in this program, budgeting and operations.Position may be required to work nights and weekends based on program needs.Position requires 24/7 on-call.Position requires access to current driver license, access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel per the needs of the program.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises the following positions:Director of Family SupportHost Family CoordinatorIntermittent CILA DirectorRespite Program DirectorOTHER EXPECTATIONSEmployees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person's legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.Participate in on- going meetings and plans to develop and enhance the provision of community living alternatives to members with I/DD.Represent Envision Unlimited at various community events and transition/recruitment fairs.Visit locations and homes regularly to ensure that programs related to member services and staff performance are maintainedDirect the implementation of assigned programs to ensure established controls, accreditation standards, funding source compliance and agency rules and regulations are maintained. Assist with the formulation of Division policies and proceduresKeep abreast of changes in regulatory agency guidelines and licensing procedures.Monitor member finances and accounts to ensure benefits and other entitlements are not jeopardized.Hire, train and assist employees, establish performance standards, evaluate performance, enforce agency policies and procedures and maintain morale.Perform other responsibilities, as assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.Requirements:QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or ExperienceMaster's degree in Human Services field (preferred); plus 5 year's experienceDemonstrated effective leadershipAbility to effectively manage multiple programsCompensation details: 100000-100000 Yearly SalaryPI2449a0817ded-25660-34296508

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