Director of Adult Day Program
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1540, McDaniels Avenue, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, 60035, United States
About Keshet
Keshet is a unique organization dedicated to creating a community of belonging for people with disabilities. We bring together classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential care, social activities, and vocational programs for 600 individuals annually. Since our inception, we have grown alongside our participants, fostering an environment where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together.
Today, Keshet continues to flourish with over 75 programs across the Chicago and Wisconsin areas, four residential homes, and a team of 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders. Supported by dozens of community and corporate partners and thousands of engaged donors worldwide, we are nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity, and unconditional love. Our mission is to make a powerful difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the broader community.
About the Role
The Director of Adult Services provides the overall leadership, administration, and operational success for Keshet's Adult Day Program, GADOL!, located in Highland Park. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, this role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality programming and support for participants and their families.
In this position, you will oversee program operations, staff management, service delivery, and quality assurance. You will supervise program managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and vocational coordinators, guiding the planning, organization, staffing, and evaluation of all adult services. Beyond internal operations, you will serve as a key representative of Keshet in the community, building and maintaining strong relationships with families, partners, and external stakeholders to drive the program's strategic direction and sustainability.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1540, McDaniels Avenue, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, 60035, United States
Highland Park, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop new initiatives and long-term objectives to support strategic direction
- check_circleEnsure staff receive appropriate orientation and training per organizational standards
- check_circleMonitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures and manage project funds
- check_circleIdentify and evaluate risks associated with program activities
- check_circleConduct annual program evaluations and report findings to the Executive Director
- check_circlePlan program delivery and activities in alignment with organizational mission and goals
- check_circleConduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews for direct staff
- check_circleSupervise program staff by providing direction, input, and feedback
- check_circleCollaborate with CFO to create annual budgets and operating plans
- check_circleOversee recruitment, interviewing, and selection of qualified program staff
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree Required
- verifiedMaster's Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Sociology or closely related field
- verifiedMinimum of five years professional experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- verifiedValid Driver's license
- verifiedCPR Certified Required
- verifiedDSP Training Required
- verifiedQIDP Training
- verifiedMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- verifiedAbility to use computers fluently, i.e. Internet, Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
Nice to Have
Master's Degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Sociology or closely related field. Supervisory experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, CPR Certified, DSP Training, Qidp Training.
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Sociology or closely related field.
Frequently asked questions about Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International
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In this Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International role, you will develop new initiatives and long-term objectives to support strategic direction; ensure staff receive appropriate orientation and training per organizational standards; monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures and manage project funds; and identify and evaluate risks associated with program activities.
What are the requirements for this Director of Adult Day Program role?expand_more
Keshet International is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Sociology or closely related field; Minimum of five years professional experience in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Valid Driver's license; CPR Certified Required; and DSP Training Required.
Where is the Director of Adult Day Program role at Keshet International located?expand_more
Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International is based in 1540, McDaniels Avenue, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, 60035, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Keshet International has listed this Director of Adult Day Program role as on-site.
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Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International include Microsoft Office; Excel; Outlook; CPR Certified; DSP Training; and Qidp Training.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree Required; and Master's Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Sociology or closely related field.
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Director of Adult Day Program at Keshet International is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.