Program Coordinator, QIDP

Envision Unlimited

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The Program Coordinator will partner with members to plan joyful and growth-oriented activities, ensuring programs reflect individual wishes and promote independence. This role involves coordinating daily programming, supervising and training staff, and assisting members in accessing necessary community resources and benefits.

Envision Unlimited seeks a Program Coordinator to support their Community Day Services. Key requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred but not required) and one year of full-time related work experience. The role involves planning activities, advocating for members, and ensuring program compliance, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Program Coordination

Community Day Services

Member Support

Activity Planning

Advocacy

Staff Supervision

Staff Training

Mentoring

Person-Centered Care

Regulatory Compliance

Record Keeping

Documentation

Rehabilitation Counseling

Social Work

Special Education

Job Description

Description

Program Coordinator – Community Day Services Make a difference every day!

At Envision Unlimited, we believe every person deserves opportunities to thrive, connect, and shape their own future. We’re looking for a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Program Coordinator to help members design meaningful experiences, access community resources, and achieve their personal goals.

What You’ll Do:

As a Program Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our Community Day Services program. You’ll work directly with members, families, and staff to ensure each program reflects individual wishes, promotes independence, and creates lasting impact.

  • Partner with members to plan activities that bring joy, growth, and community connection.
  • Support members’ voices in all planning meetings and advocate for their goals.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily programming both at the center and in the community.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor staff to ensure quality support and person-centered care.
  • Assist members in accessing benefits, services, employment, and advocacy resources.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while keeping the focus on member choice.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support program success.

Requirements

Education, Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or related social service field preferred (not required).
  • One year of full-time related work experience.

Preferred: Must be able to meet qualifications of QIDP - (Have at least (1) one year of verifiable experience working in Social Services.)

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values respect, dignity, and inclusion.
  • Build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work every day.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, compassion, and leadership to a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create opportunities, empower voices, and build stronger communities!

Requirements

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion among our members. Since our founding in 1948, we have built a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services; and foster care for children with disabilities. Today, we support 5,000 members and their caregivers in metropolitan Chicagoland and Central Illinois. We have become an organization well-recognized for the programs and services we create and manage that result in maximum impact for our members. Through outreach, evaluation and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.

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