Breese, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description SUMMARY: The Program Manager provides supports and advocacy to a group of participants and their families as well as directs activities of a team of direct support professionals in supporting participants in …
Skills: Program Management, Person-Centered Planning, Staff Supervision, Advocacy, Case Management
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$29/hr
Who We Are At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and …
Skills: Therapeutic Group Facilitation, Meal Monitoring, De-escalation, Behavior Coaching, Crisis Management
Wheeling, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
Benefits: Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discou…
Skills: Infant Care, Curriculum Implementation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Classroom Management
Wheeling, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
Benefits: Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discou…
Skills: Infant Care, Curriculum Implementation, Developmental Monitoring, Parent Communication, Classroom Management
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement Paid Leave Flexible schedule HOLD ON A SECOND. Please make sure that you qualify: You have 2 years+ of caregiving experience You have reliable transportation You are comfortable helping BO…
Skills: Caregiving, Personal Care, Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement Paid Leave Flexible schedule HOLD ON A SECOND. Please make sure that you qualify: You have 2 years+ of caregiving experience You have reliable transportation You are comfortable helping BO…
Skills: Caregiving, Personal Care, Companionship, Bathing, Dressing
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
💵 Starting at $19/hour ($22.50 once RBT certified - all training paid) 🎓 Paid Training & Certification 🕒 Daytime shifts (starting at 8am, 9am, 1pm, or 4pm) & Saturday availability needed At North Shore Pediatric Thera…
Skills: Behavior Therapy, Pediatric Care, Applied Behavior Analysis, Patient Communication, Crisis Management
Deerfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
💵 Starting at $19/hour ($22.50 once RBT certified - all training paid) 🎓 Paid Training & Certification 🕒 Daytime shifts (starting at 8am, 9am, 1pm, or 4pm) & Saturday availability needed At North Shore Pediatric Thera…
Skills: Behavior Therapy, ABA Therapy, Child Development, Patient Management, Data Tracking
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
💵 Starting at $19/hour ($22.50 once RBT certified - all training paid) 🎓 Paid Training & Certification 🕒 Daytime shifts (starting at 8am, 9am, 1pm, or 4pm) & Saturday availability needed At North Shore Pediatric Thera…
Skills: Behavior Therapy, ABA Therapy, Child Development, Patient Management, Data Tracking
Glenview, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
📍 North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 1318 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL 💵 $19/hour to start. $22.50/hour once RBT certified (paid training) 🕒 Multiple schedules available — mornings and evenings, including Saturdays This is…
Skills: ABA Therapy, Child Behavior Management, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Crisis Management
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
💵 Starting at $19/hour ($22.50 once RBT certified - all training paid) 🎓 Paid Training & Certification 🕒 Daytime shifts (starting at 8am, 9am, 1pm, or 4pm) & Saturday availability needed At North Shore Pediatric Thera…
Skills: Behavior Therapy, ABA Therapy, Child Development, Communication Skills, Crisis Management
Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
💵 Starting at $19/hour ($22.50 once RBT certified - all training paid) 🎓 Paid Training & Certification 🕒 Daytime shifts (starting at 8am, 9am, 1pm, or 3pm) & Saturday availability needed At North Shore Pediatric Thera…
Skills: Behavior Therapy, Pediatric Care, Applied Behavior Analysis, Communication Skills, Patient Management
Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
📍 North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 7250 N Cicero Ave, Suite 220, Lincolnwood, IL 💵 $19/hour to start. $22.50/hour once RBT certified (paid training) 🕒 Multiple schedules available — mornings and evenings, including Sat…
Skills: ABA Therapy, Child Behavior Management, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Crisis Management
Champaign, Illinois, United States · On-site
Become a champion of hope. At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challeng…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Skills Training, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling
Ottawa, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr
Ottawa YMCA Job Title: After / Before School Staff FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Date Prepared: 07/16/2025 Reports to: Youth and Family Director Job Status: Part-time Location(s): Ottawa YMCA, Wallace Grade School, Marseilles …
Skills: Child Supervision, Programming, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Initiative
Grayslake, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Benefits: No nights or weekends Childcare discount Recognition programs Professional development and CDA reimbursement 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off…
Skills: Lesson Plan Implementation, Child Development, Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Communication
Grayslake, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Benefits: No nights or weekends Childcare discount Recognition programs Professional development and CDA reimbursement 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off…
Skills: Lesson Plan Implementation, Child Development, Classroom Management, Child Supervision, Family Communication
Grayslake, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
No nights and weekends! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace tha…
Skills: Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Parent Communication, Child Safety
Grayslake, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
No nights and weekends! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace tha…
Skills: Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Early Childhood Education, Parent Communication, Educational Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…
Skills: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Planning
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The Program Manager provides advocacy and support to participants with developmental disabilities while directing a team of direct support professionals. They are responsible for developing person-centered implementation strategies and ensuring participants engage in community activities and skill development.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and have at least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license and proof of insurance are also required.
Description
The Program Manager provides supports and advocacy to a group of participants and their families as well as directs activities of a team of direct support professionals in supporting participants in activities of daily life to ensure learning, skill development and the facilitation of the greatest independence possible in accordance with the agency’s mission.
The Program Manager develops a person centered written implementation strategy based upon the choices, preferences, needs and desires of the participants.
The Program Manager must embrace the agency’s vision, mission, and core values. Additionally, the Program Manager needs to be willing to engage in a person-centered philosophy and collaborative approach. They must demonstrate effective communication skills, flexibility to changing program needs, and display professionalism when engaging with participants and families. The Program Manager must have genuine interest in the welfare of participants and their families.
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:
All employees of Community Link are expected to advocate and demonstrate the values of the organization. These values include: Dignity – Celebrating our participants and their uniqueness; Respect – Honoring and valuing everyone; Integrity – Earning the trust placed in us through honesty, transparency, and accountability; Compassion – Treating everyone with kindness; Unity – Working together as a family to ensure the best outcomes for everyone.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor's degree in human services field, including, but not limited to psychology, sociology, special education, or rehabilitation counseling and one year experience working directly with individuals with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, participants, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must provide proof of insurance with a minimal of 100,000/300,000 liability coverage.
Effective and efficient communication skills. An ability to adapt favorably to changing program needs. Competent knowledge of behavior principles. Ability or willingness to learn basic computer operations for participant data tracking, incident reporting and other processes deemed necessary by the supervisory staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee occasionally is required to bend stoop, squat, crawl, climb-height, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, balance and push/pull. The employee continuously is required to lift up to 10 lbs. The employee occasionally is required to lift between 11 lbs – 50 lbs. The job requires the employee to use the left and right hand for repetitive actions for simple grasping, firm grasping and fine manipulating. The employee must have the ability to drive the agency’s vehicle. The employee must be able to provide assistance to participants as needed such as maneuvering wheelchairs, or assisting participants in ambulating and transferring when necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
To provide opportunities for choice, growth, and independence for adults with developmental disabilities.
Since 1972, Community Link has been an innovator in human services—empowering more than 500 children and adults with developmental disabilities each year to live, learn, and work in their communities. As a nonprofit organization, we’re built on a tradition of compassion, professionalism, and excellence. Whether through early childhood supports, community day services, residential homes, or employment programs, our mission is to help every individual reach their fullest potential. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, contribute, and belong. From in-home supports to job coaching and residential living, our programs are centered on the individual, their family, and their goals—delivered with care, respect, and a commitment to best practices. Together, we’re building a more inclusive world—one person, one family, and one community at a time. 🌐 www.commlink.org
Offices: 1665 N. 4th Street, Breese, IL 62230, US · 8510 Old U.S. Hwy. 50, Breese, IL 62230, US · 955 N. Plum Street, Breese, IL 62230, US
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