Adult Day Care Director creates and directs programs that address the health, psychosocial, and educational needs of older individuals and their caregivers and that provide clients a safe, secure, and positive daily experience. Responsible for recruiting, training, and retention of qualified staff. Being an Adult Day Care Director manages the financial operations for the center including billing, reimbursements, and budgets. Performs assessments of prospective clients to determine if programs will meet their needs. Additionally, Adult Day Care Director coordinates with caregivers, families, social services agencies, and medical professionals to plan clients program of care. Monitors programs to ensure effectiveness, quality care, compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and to identify areas for improvement or expanded program offerings. May be a RN with experience in gerontology. Requires a bachelor's degree of social science or a directly related field. Typically reports to top management. The Adult Day Care Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Adult Day Care Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
LOCATION: House of Welcome Adult Day Services, Northfield, IL
PT/FT: Part-time-No weekends!
Are you passionate about serving older adults? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? If you answered yes, then you will enjoy working at North Shore Senior Center! We are in search of a caring and compassionate Dementia Family Care Specialist to join our team. We are looking for someone who will bring their experience to support the independence and well-being of older adults at our House of Welcome Adult Day Services Program.
NSSC is a small non-profit social services agency with just over 100 employees. For the fourth year in a row, Chicago Tribune has recognized NSSC as a Top Workplace in the Chicagoland area. We work hard to foster a very supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. We invest in the training and support of new employees as they start in this new role. Additionally, NSSC provides 18 hours of continuing education opportunities annually.
SUMMARY: Assesses and enrolls participants in an adult day program for people living with dementia. Works with participant family caregivers to reduce stress and provide dementia education. Facilitates support groups, Memory Café, and provides community and professional education.
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EOE: North Shore Senior Center is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race (including traits associated with race including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, parental status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
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Work Location: In person