VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES

Description

Are you a strong leader who is looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of others?  As the Vice President of Community Day Services you would be responsible for managing the overall operations for the Community Day Services programs in order to enhance the skill development , health, freedom, and personal dignity of the individuals we serve.  Through our Community Day Services, we provide enriching programs that foster independence, inclusion, and personal growth.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  
•    Support and Promote CTF ILLINOIS’ Mission, Vision and Values
•    Develop innovative community day service programs
•    Create and maintain a creative atmosphere of interest for persons receiving services and employees by providing support, guidance and leadership to programs in each site or workgroup
•    Ensure CDS programs are integrated in and supports full access to the community
•    Ensure CDS provide assistance to those wanting to seek opportunities in employment
•    Oversee implementation of the attendees choices, preferences, services, supports, and outcomes implemented by the direct care staff and Associate directors as defined n the person’s PCP or Implementation Strategy
•    Ensure those that attend rights are upheld and they are treated with dignity and respect
•    Complete frequent review of CDS attendee charts to ensure compliance
•    Maintain an active presence within the facilities to ensure that the operation of site is meeting the standards of the organization and meeting the needs of persons receiving services
•    Monitor the activities, active treatment, community inclusion, and education in all facilities by completing regular observations and routinely reviewing a sample of the monthly documentation
•    Monitor and adhere to attendance, occupancy, and billing to ensure meeting budgetary goals
•    Oversee the transportation services for all CDS programs; including monitoring routes, gas usuage, fleet repair and maintenance
•    Adhere to each site's budgetary requirements in the areas of staffing levels, supplies (including food), equipment and utilities 
•    Ensure the overall maintenance of each site, working with the Community Services Foundation’s Director of Operations and/or CTF’s Chief Progam Officer to coordinate improvements and repairs as necessary
•    Promote and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations and individuals whose own activities directly support the organization's services to individuals
•    Monitor and Manage employee performance for adherence to established CTF ILLINOIS’ policy and peformance standrds.  Address lack of adherence timely.
•    Hire, train, supervise, discipline, terminate, and evaluate personnel (direct care staff, Associate Directors and/or additional staff members in accordance with established policies and procedures)
•    Monitor the hiring and training of direct care staff by assisting Associate Directors and making recommendations as needed
•    Confirm that all direct care staff have completed DSP training, including applicable OJT (on-the-job training), preferably within 30 days of hire but no later than 120 days of hire to ensure that staff are properly trained and that the organization maximizes its allowable reimbursements 
•    Provide general oversight to Associate Directors in the management of direct care staff, ensuring consistency in employment actions and work performance standards
•    Assume Associate Director functions and job assignments in the absence/vacancy of the Associate Director
•    Coordinate with nursing, behavior support and other professional staff to ensure the wellbeing of all attendees are communicated, maintenaced, followed up on and documented
•    Maintain open and frequent communication with guardians, ISCs, residential providers, and other stakeholders.
•    Organized, oversee, and participate in special projects including, revisions to polices and procedures, special events, training and staff appreciation.
•    Assist in representing CTF in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies, and third party payers
•    Responsible for grant application, oversight, implementation, and follow up when applicable
•   •    Ensure that complaints and grievances are investigated thoroughly by persons who are certified to conduct investigations, in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as OIG guidelines when applicable
•    Responsible for involving Employee Relations Director of grievances and investigations when needed
•    Communicate policies and procedures by scheduling and participating in staff meetings and  committee meetings as applicable
•    Communicate to the Chief Program Officer any needs, concerns, pertinent or relevant information for each site
•    Oversee compliance of applicable regulations and standards
•    Ensure that each site remains in compliance with state and federal regulations
o    Ensure DHS and/or IDPH regulatory compliance at all sites
o    Maintain a working knowledge of current Federal and State regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, labor laws, as well as professional standards, and make/assist in the development of and/or recommend policies and procedures 
•    Carry a cell phone and respond in a timely manner to all calls

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:  
•    Provide oversight and preparedness for all DHS, IDP, CQL and other surveys
o    Monitor survey process by attending all surveys at each site, maintaining a positive rapport with surveyors and assisting Site Supervisor and others as necessary
o    Assure a timely response to surveys by writing and directing the completion of the plan of correction
•    Devleop community engagement opportunties
•    Participate in agency improvement meetings, including Leadership, BAQE, HRC and others as assigned
•    Assist in opening and/or acquiring new facilities, as necessary  
•    Attend all related fundraising activities
•    Assist in representing the organization in dealings with outside agencies, including governmental agencies, and third party payers
•    Be an activie participant in grants, community and stakeholder commitees / meetings and other networking committees as assigned
 

We offer:

• Pay Rate: $68,000- $78,000 annually, depending on education and experience
• Health benefits and optional visions, dental, critical illness, and accident insurance for full-time employees
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance for all full-time employees
• Vacation and paid sick leave for all employees
• 401k with company matching

CTF Illinois is dedicated to empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to LIVE. WORK. ADVOCATE. Our success is measured in the number of lives we touch with the quality programs and services we provide. These person-centered programs are fueled by our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors. CTF Illinois offers a wide range of community-based programs and services striving to meet the needs and choices of each person we serve. We support people and their families by providing personalized planning and various resources to assist them in creating their life-long journey.

Qualifications

Required  Experience, Education and/or Training: 

• Master degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; plus four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to define problems, and resolve them quickly
• Requires strong supervisory skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic user knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook,etc.), and/or other PC applications
• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with people
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Additional Experience, Education and/or Training Preferred: 

• Prefer previous DSP training preferred
• Previous certification and training as a QMRP/QIPD preferred but not required

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000