Director of Community Day Services
Director of Community Day Services
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30-07-2025
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Job Description
Director of Community Day Services
Department:Community Day Service (CDS)
Status: Full-time
Pay range:$56000 to $65000
Who We Are
At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Your Role
As the Director of Community Day Services you will oversee daily operations across CDS programs ensuring services are person-centered goal-driven and rooted in dignity and independence. Leading a team of supervisors the role involves shaping staff development refining program goals and aligning services with individual needs. This position plays a key role in expanding community integration and employment opportunities while monitoring quality supporting intake decisions and managing budgets. Compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to continuous improvement are central to the work.
Responsibilities
Who We Are
At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.
Your Role
As the Director of Community Day Services you will oversee daily operations across CDS programs ensuring services are person-centered goal-driven and rooted in dignity and independence. Leading a team of supervisors the role involves shaping staff development refining program goals and aligning services with individual needs. This position plays a key role in expanding community integration and employment opportunities while monitoring quality supporting intake decisions and managing budgets. Compliance with regulatory standards and a commitment to continuous improvement are central to the work.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership supervision training and support to all CDS Supervisors to ensure person-centered services are provided to all consumers attending CDS.
- Evaluates CDS Supervisors creates development plans and provides regular feedback to ensure continued growth and skill development for program success.
- Ensures that all staff are adequately trained and perform their duties in a manner that supports consumers to be as independent as possible and free from abuse neglect and unnecessaryrestrictions of their rights.
- Works with program supervisors to ensure that CDS programs create opportunities for community integration and connections are based on consumer wants and needs and provide activities that increase opportunities for exposure experience and education.
- Develops program goals and desired outcomes with CDS Supervisors to ensure programs meet the needs of consumers and focus on the agency mission.
- Monitors program data and creates improvement plans as needed to ensure that programs continue to increase opportunities and satisfaction for all consumers.
- Works closely with Employment Services to develop employment first opportunities and programs for consumers interested in competitive community employment.
- Remains knowledgeable and in compliance with state regulations accreditation standards and trends within the field of developmental disabilities.
- Works closely with the Program Administrator to manage program expenses salaries and overtime to ensure adherence to the program budget.
- Works closely with the Intake Coordinator to complete screenings for incoming consumers and determine program placement based on consumer wants and needs.
- Creates opportunities for CDS growth by developing programs that meet the needs of all consumers looking for CDS placement.
- Participates in professional training designed to enhance job skills and facilitate program development.
- Works cooperatively with all staff and outside providers to ensure high quality consumer services.
- Observes safe job practices and maintains a clean and safe working environment.
- Serves on various agency committees as needed.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors Degree in Health or Human Services or related field required
- At least two years of experience working with adults and/or children with Intellectual Disabilities
- At least two years of management or supervisory experience required.
- A valid drivers license and proof of insurance
- Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
- Ability to take initiative work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
- Current certifications in the following: DSP CPR/First Aid and CPI required
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Health Safety and Culture
Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our open-door team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our open-door team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
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