Program Manager

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly salary
• Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• CEU eligible on-site trainings
• Supervision
• $200 Professional Development

Essential Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the IOR/OP program. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the staff in their duties, assists the Program Director in developing and maintaining service integration with available resources.

Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Implement program goals.
• Supervise and assist staff in clinical matters and responsibilities.
• Responsible to work within the allotted program budget.
• Ensure that case files are maintained in accordance with agency and DASA standards.
• Ensures that monthly program census are accurate, meet projections and are submitted on a timely manner.
• Network with current and prospective referral sources and other community agencies.
• Conduct bi-weekly staff meeting and weekly clinical staffing.
• Conduct staff annual performance appraisals.
• Provide monthly report of activities to the Program Director.
• Maintain professional status.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in agency fundraising efforts.
• Will work evenings, cover groups/intake/assessments as needed, provide coverage when staff is out on PTO, and follow closing procedures of the building.
• Perform any other related duties as requested by the Program Director.

Program Manager Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with DHS regulations (2060 & 2090), DMS-V, and ASAM placement criteria.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, and have a thorough understanding of social and cultural patterns of Hispanics and other minorities.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Excellent supervisor skills (i.e., team building and coaching skills, with the ability to lead, encourage and train staff).
• Proficient in communicating accurately and effectively in both verbal and written correspondence, predominately English.
• Must be knowledgeable and able to utilize group dynamics.
• Flexible to adapt to schedules and work load to the needs and demands of the program.
• Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
• H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Human or Social Sciences, or Social Work or from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval, is preferred.
• Must have at least two (2) years management experience in the substance abuse field.
• Must have clinical and training experience in substance abuse and MISA (mental health) and familiar with the managed care environment.
• Must be IAODAPCA certified and maintain CADC active.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• management in substance abuse: 2 years (Preferred)
• clinical training in mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CADC (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200