Home Care Region 6 Regional Manager (Program Coordinator)

Home Care Region 6 Regional Manager (Program Coordinator)

 

Hiring Department: UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

Location:  Champaign, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1020734

Posting Close Date: 1/1/2024 

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position administers the Division's programs in accordance with HFS, UIC and DSCC Administrative Rules and Policies with supervisory assistance of the Assistant Director of Operations of Home Care. The successful candidate will receive technical training and support from Central Administrative Office departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

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1) Plans, directs and coordinates Home Care Program regional operations for the provision of services for DSCC Home Care participants in compliance with DSCC and HFS Policies and Procedures.a. Develops and implements a system for assuring the provision of agency required services.b. Analyzes and adjusts workload and workflow processes for optimal efficiency.c. Reviews compliance with policies and procedures through a quality assurance process. d. Facilitates the flow of communication throughout the assigned area of responsibility to enhance staff and agency effectiveness. e. Periodic visits to Home Care Program participants as needed

2) Administers personnel operations for the Program Office staff in accordance with University of Illinois Policy and Rules, SUCCS Statute and Rules, and DSCC personnel guidelines. a. Evaluates and manages the staffing needs of the Program region. b. Coordinates and implements Home Care Program region staff development and training.c. Conducts hiring, and provides training and ongoing supervision and evaluation of Program regional staff.

3) Promotes interagency cooperation and a network of integrated services.a. Identifies and coordinates the recruitment, development and liaison activities with DSCC providers/vendors and community resources. b. Coordinates public relation activities to the assigned geographic area. c. Engages the Home Care Program office staff in interagency initiatives.

4) Promotes intra-agency collaboration. a. Serves on DSCC committees. b. Provides management input regarding DSCC programs and policies.c. Coordinates program activities for participants served in both the Home Care and Core programs.

5) Performs additional duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
   Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

Bachelor's Degree in either nursing, social work, speech pathology, or related field.
At least one year of experience in either nursing, social work, speech pathology, or related field. 
Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

 

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