Assistant Program Director - North Side of Chicago

Thresholds•Chicago, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director (APD) reports to the Program Director and is a part of the management structure. The APD is responsible for the overall and day-to-day operation, administration, and evaluation of the program, as well as the general welfare of the members and staff. The Assistant Program Director oversees all aspects of the Program in the absence of the Program Director. This role functions as a senior clinician or "player coach" for the team, providing direct service to members and their families while ensuring the team operates optimally to meet community support and rehabilitation needs, adhering to commercial insurance standards and the agency's mission. The APD also oversees program income streams, expenditures, and ensures compliance with various funding source regulations and professional standards, including those from CARF, Medicare, Medicaid, DMH, CILA, DOL, Social Security (PASS), DRS, and DCFS. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution. The APD is also responsible for maintaining the quality and validity of individual case records, overseeing the handling of member funds, coordinating with other Thresholds programs, and assisting with special projects such as proposal writing, research, and staff training. Management of the physical program space, staff and member safety, and participation in emergency plans and crisis intervention are also key aspects of this role. The APD must ensure all Thresholds records are organized, confidential, and accessible according to agency policy. They are expected to provide accurate and timely information to their supervisor and subordinates, and to represent Thresholds in the community.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Required
Three (3) years of leadership experience is preferred.
Ability to synthesize and summarize information to make judgments regarding member care.
Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into electronic medical records.
Current and valid driver’s license required.
Daily access to a personal vehicle is required.
Must obtain and maintain $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability insurance coverage.
Subject to validation every 6 months.
May be required to provide transportation for members of the program using a Thresholds provided vehicle or personal vehicle.
Must be 23 years of age and must meet all insurance carrier’s requirements.
Subject to annual Department of Motor Vehicles license verification.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the delivery of all program and casework services align with agency objectives and promulgate agency traditions, practices and organizational goals.
Provides direct service to members and their families, functioning as the senior clinician or "player coach" of your team.
Ensures the team functions optimally, in conjunction with other parts of the program, while meeting the community support and rehabilitation needs of our members, as well as commercial insurance standards.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Monitors all required paperwork and maintains the quality and validity of individual case records according to CARF, Medicare, Medicaid standards and agency traditions.
Assure that all assigned paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
Oversees income streams and programmatic expenditures for this program in accordance with the agency's accounting procedures and within the program's approved budget as assigned by the Program Director.
Assures that all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of member’s funds are followed and that both the members and the Thresholds administration are assured that all safeguards, reports and accounting meets the highest standards.
Meets regularly with key staff of other Thresholds programs for the purpose of administration, coordination and development of agency programs.
Provides the Program Director with accurate and timely information on topics and issues related to the operation of the program and well-being of its members.
As assigned, appropriately transmit such information to the staff of the program.
Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: writing proposals, publications, annual reports, representing the agency at meetings, conferences, conducting research, consulting with and training outside visitors and trainees, supervising students, orienting and training new staff.
Oversees and manages the physical location(s) utilized as program space.
Assumes responsibility for all aspects of staff and member safety relative to the operation of the program(s).
Participates in and attends special activities related to the program as assigned.
Participates in the implementation of Thresholds emergency plans related to extreme weather or other emergency condition.
Performs and participates in crisis intervention when necessary.
Assures that all Thresholds records are organized in a systematic and organized fashion.
Follows all appropriate safeguards with regard to the confidential files maintained at the Program.
Follows all policies and procedures pertaining to all records including but not limited to restricting access to all records per agency policy.
Provides accurate and timely information to supervisor on all topics and issues related to the operation of the agency and the well-being of its members.
As appropriate, transmits such information to subordinates.
Provides crisis interventions while in the community.
Represents Thresholds in the community partners and members of the community.
Other duties as assigned.
Be on call as needed for 24/7 programs, work a flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings, as needed.
May be required to be available to the staff and members of the program on an on-call basis after regular business hours.
Provides after-hours coverage as needed.
In the absence of the Program Director, provides leadership and modeling of evidence-based practices and recovery that ensures program implementation according to the fidelity scales.

Benefits

Competitive pay - Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $83,000.00 annually
Based on supervisory experience and licensure
Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Choice of 4 medical insurance plans
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
Public service loan forgiveness
Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal