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Description

Chicago, IL Community Day Services

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.

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.

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 days403B plan

In-house training and CEU's

Employee Assistance Program

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.

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.)

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 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 what 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.