Program Leader, IDD Adult Day Services

Programs

• Create educational and engaging programs based on established weekly themes.
• Present (in-person and virtual) programs to groups of people.
• Lead people supported through activities and interactive experiences.
• Plan, lead, and participate in community experiences and outings.

Support

• Develop plans and make recommendations for Person-Centered Plans (PCP) that meet people’s interests, dreams, skill strengths, and areas of needed skill development.
• Maintain familiarity with individualized clinical programs and implement them accordingly.
• Monitor people's health, behavior, clothing, and hygiene and take coaching/corrective action when necessary.
• Transport people as needed according to the schedule.
• Perform and assist with personal care, including by not limited to, toileting, transferring, feeding, and showering, as needed.

Communication and Collaboration

• Ensure proper record documentation by completing and monitoring people's goal tracking.
• Actively collaborate with interdisciplinary team, working with Academy Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Life Consultants and Clinical Team members.
• Communicate concerns to appropriate team members to support individual needs, goals, and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, required.
• Two (2) years of experience working with adults with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with good driving record, required.

Competencies

• Positively engage and interact with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Multi-task and prioritize work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Effectively communicate (orally and written).
• Write detailed and accurate reports.
• Build tactful, engaging, and courteous relationships with people supported, employees at all levels, families, and the general public.

Physiological Factors

• Have physical dexterity including using hands, bending/stooping, walking and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to reach, push, and pull.
• Absorb physical exertion and may include lifting/moving up to 75 pounds.
• Work requires physical exertion and may include moving from one position to another including transferring from sitting to standing, repositioning, transferring from one surface to another, or climbing stairs.
• Work areas are non-smoking.

Full-Time Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Benefit Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• 13 Holidays
• 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay

$24.00/hour