ILS Program Manager

Description

Summary: The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the ILS program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services that promote independence for individuals receiving support. This position supervises the ILS team, providing training, coaching, and ongoing professional development, while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Essential Functions*: 

• Oversee the daily operations of the ILS program, ensuring services align with best practices and organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain program policies, procedures, and quality assurance measures.
• Monitor program effectiveness through regular assessments and audits, making improvements as needed.
• Assist in the development and management of the program budget, tracking expenditures and financial performance.
• Review and submit department billing.
• Prepare and submit reports to funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of program activities and outcomes.

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates program staff.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure staff adhere to program policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Ensure that services are person-centered and tailored to each participant’s unique needs, goals, and preferences.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Monitor participant progress and make recommendations for service adjustments as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including regional centers, service providers, and other stakeholders.

• Represent the program at community meetings, events, and networking opportunities.

*Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 70% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and non-paid experience including volunteer work and lived experience that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying allows you to be considered. 

Education:  

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field.

Experience:  

• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience working in the Human Services field, preferably in services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), with indications of increasing levels of responsibility. 
• Two years of experience in supervision and support of staff.
• One year of experience providing independent living services to individuals with IDD.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
• Completion of person-centered thinking/planning training.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience:  

• Three years of experience in program management, independent living services, or a related area.

Additional eligibility requirements 

• Must be able to verify employment eligibility under USCIS I-9 requirements  
• After a conditional job offer has been made, a pre-employment screening will be required. InAlliance will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. 
• CA Driver License
• Auto Insurance
• CPR/First Aid Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire

What We Offer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Low-cost Medical & Dental Insurance
• Free TeleHealth from HealthiestYou
  • Medical Services
  • Behavioral Health
  • Back Care
  • Dermatology
  • Nutrition
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans: Aflac, Legal Shield Services, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell/Device Stipend

Perks

• Flexible work schedules for eligible employees/positions
• TicketsatWork (employee discounts)
• LifeMart (employee discounts)
• Fun Employee events like celebrating Direct Service Provider Appreciation Week and annual Staff Recognition Events
• Employee committees where you can make your voice heard and have a positive impact
• High employee morale/satisfaction rate

*InAlliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: InAlliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at InAlliance are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, WITHOUT regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. InAlliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. InAlliance encourages applicants of all ages.

Salary : $28 - $30