Assistant Program Director - North Suburbs - Northfield

About the role

The Assistant Program Director (APD) reports to the Program Director and is a key member of the management structure. The APD is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, administration, and evaluation of the program, ensuring the welfare of members and staff, and carrying out supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the delivery of all program and casework services align with agency objectives and promotes agency traditions, practices, and organizational goals.
• Provides direct service to members and their families, functioning as the senior clinician or "player coach" of the team.
• Oversees the team's optimal functioning, meeting community support and rehabilitation needs, and adhering to commercial insurance standards.
• Maintains and monitors required paperwork, ensuring the quality and validity of individual case records according to regulatory standards.
• Manages income streams and programmatic expenditures, following agency accounting procedures and budget guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with Thresholds' financial procedures and maintains the confidentiality and security of member funds.
• Maintains regular communication with key staff from other programs and provides accurate and timely information to the Program Director.
• Assists with special tasks as assigned, including writing proposals, conducting research, and training external visitors.
• Oversees the physical space used for the program and assumes responsibility for staff and member safety.
• Participates in and attends special activities related to the program, as assigned.
• Assumes leadership and modeling responsibilities during crises and extreme weather events.
• Provides crisis interventions while in the community.
• Represents Thresholds in the community and with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Three (3) years of leadership experience preferred
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information to make judgments regarding member care
• Computer proficiency, including email and electronic medical record navigation
• Current and valid driver’s license required
• Daily access to a personal vehicle 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 meet all insurance carrier's requirements
• Subject to annual Department of Motor Vehicles license verification

Skills/Certifications

• Current and valid driver’s license required
• Current and valid medical license required
• Knowledge of relevant insurance regulations and standards
• Proficiency in computer systems, including electronic medical records

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $72,000.00 - $83,000.00 annually
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• 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

What sets Thresholds Apart

• Competitive pay
• 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

Company Information

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.

One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.