Program Director, Shady Oaks West

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Homer Glen, IL

1d • $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Program Director for Shady Oaks West. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating program activities in compliance with agency, licensing, and accrediting body standards. LSSI is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing healing, justice, and wholeness to individuals and communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Home Administrator License or must obtain within 12 months from date of hire.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with development disabilities required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience required.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, systems, and procedures required.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable rules and licensure requirements required.
• Experience making decisions, planning, directing and controlling work required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, occupational therapy, speech pathology, education, special education, registered nurse, or human service-related field preferred.
• QDIP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and licensure bodies, including but not limited to, DPA, DHS, IDPH, HBWS, and COA.
• Define and maintain staffing requirements. Schedule staff in accordance with program requirements; respond to call-offs or other emergencies reported by staff.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of each client’s personal plan.
• Facilitate integration and coordination of all client services.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, systems, and procedures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the programs in relation to their objectives and budgets.
• Develop, implement and be accountable for the program(s) budget.
• Ensure the completion of all necessary reports and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• Paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED