Development Director jobs in Illinois

Since 1961, The Association for Individual Development (AID) has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Director of Program Development who exemplifies that mission, and who wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Are you the right fit?

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the development and implementation of programs and services for individuals in Community Day Services.

• Responsible for setting a standard of excellence by supporting all day programs in a client-centered, hands-on manner and make recommendations consistent with AID’s overall mission and goals.

• researches and evaluates instructional techniques and materials to make recommendations for expanded/enhanced services

• Provide direction and guidance for quality service and programming for persons served

• Responsible for the leadership & collaborations for programs and locations assigned

• Assigned to internal and external committees representing the organization

• Collaborates with QIDP’s, Manager, Directors, and Educational Specialist to ensure that programming is being implemented in accordance with DHS and AID’s Programming Department guidelines

• Maintain and assure that all aspects of program and services comply with all applicable federal, state and local entity requirements

• Responsible for outcome evaluation, quality assurance of services and maintains all accreditation standards

What will we offer?

• $1000 sign on bonus

• 21-31 Days of Paid Time Off plus 8 Paid Holidays

• Paid training

• Tuition reimbursement

• Full Benefit including health insurance

• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution

What are the other requirements?

Position requires the use of employee’s automobile, a valid driver’s license, and the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education or human services field

License/Certifications: QIDP Certification, Education Background Preferred, Autism Certification Preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of working with individuals with ID/DD, Supervisory Experience Preferred