Adult Day Program Manager

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager

PROGRAM: GADOL

SUPERVISOR: Director of Adult Services

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The GADOL Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the adult day program. This individual is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality, engaging daily programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Program Manager ensures that staff are well-supported and equipped to deliver programming, maintains communication with families and stakeholders, and develops partnerships that enhance the program’s offerings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Duties

• Oversee daily operations of the program, including but not limited to: programming, scheduling, attendance and communications
• Communicate with volunteers, families, caregivers program partners
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to support team members in achieving their desired goals
• Represent the program as a member of the Behavior Management Committee
• Comply with all internal and state regulations, including participation in all inspections, investigations, surveys and audits
• Assist Director of Adult Services with planning and leading staff development activities
• Assist in planning special events (art shows, talent shows, field days, etc.)
• Complete and maintain safety care trainer certification and facilitate training for agency staff as needed

Staff Coordination and Support

• Provide staff with detailed daily activity plans and necessary materials
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, solution-oriented thinking, open mindedness, active listening, good judgment, decisiveness, accountability and strategic thought
• Communicate expectations clearly and maintain a high level of accountability
• Participate in the hiring, training and onboarding of new employees
• Serve as point of contact for programming-related questions and problem -solving during daily operations.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Create weekly program schedules based on needs, preferences and goals of team members
• Build program curriculum and create materials as needed
• Provide direct services as needed
• Ensure programming supplies and materials are available as needed
• Adhere to all Keshet policies and procedures
• Additional responsibilities as needed and assigned by Director, e.g. committee participation, in-service training for the agency, attendance at special meetings, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• At least 2 years of day program management experience
• State of Illinois Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional