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CCAR Industries is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1969 by a small group of parents who wanted to make a positive impact on their children’s generation and beyond. Over the past 52 years, CCAR Industries has expanded its array of year-round services to assist over 300 adults and children across several counties. We are primarily funded by the State of Illinois.

We have been a stable source of employment for many local residents over the years. We typically employ between 135 – 150 staff. During the COVID stay-at-home order, we were very fortunate to have a fantastic group of staff members who volunteered for extra hours and duties to help their co-workers and our residents. Many staff say that our agency feels like an extended family. In fact, our Eastern Illinois University students sometimes refer to us as their “Charleston family”.

If you are looking for the potential to grow your career, form lasting relationships, and work as part of a team, CCAR Industries is the place for you! Feel free to text us at (401) 203-5862 if you have any questions.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

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NEW! Assistant Executive Director

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

CCAR Industries is a community-based, 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities in central Illinois. We were originally founded in 1969 by a local organization of parents that hoped to increase adult opportunities for their children who were leaving school. We continue to encourage family and community involvement.

We are primarily funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Developmental Disabilities with the majority of our program participants receiving Medicaid Waiver funding. Annually, we serve approximately 300 adults and children in our four day programs, nine CILA homes, private community homes and in their workplaces. The agency has approximately 145 employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Executive Director acts as a liaison between the Executive Director, the Early Intervention Program, and the Directors of the Residential and Client and Family Support programs in regard to their daily operations. The person is accountable for the quality of those programs and representation with outside agencies, assuring that they are in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies.

In the absence of the agency’s other Assistant Executive Director, the person would provide necessary supervision for the agency’s community day services programs. In the absence of the Executive Director, the person would provide necessary assistance to aid the Board of Directors in the continued operation of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services
Current or prior QIDP certification
Minimum of 5 years of experience with personnel/program management
Grant-writing experience
Familiar with regulatory entities such as CARF, OIG, OSHA, DOL, BALC, and BQM with the ability to ensure program compliance
Familiar with IL-DHS time and billing methodology, preferably with ROCS billing
Committed to excellence in the day-to-day operations of the agency

BENEFITS

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health, disability, and life insurance
Dental and vision insurance options
Flexible spending account option
Profit-sharing
Employee Assistance Program
403 (b) investment plan option
Direct deposit
Agency-owned vehicle available for work-related travel

Please submit your resumes to mfinney@ccarindustries.org.

Case Manager/ QIDP

Earn $41,808 per year.

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of others while working with a team of like-minded professionals, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social/human services or an education field
Driver’s License
One year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

What does a Case Manager (QIDP) do?

Builds long-lasting relationships with individuals we serve
Works independently
Supports a team of professionals
Creates service plans and guide individual programming
Manages one professional staff and direct-care staff
Leads operations of three of our small group homes

Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Positions (Residential Services)

Earn up to $15 per hour after all training is complete.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities!

DSPs typically work evenings and/or weekends, though we offer a flexible schedule. They assist a small group (2-8) of residents to help them meet their personal goals in their homes and in the community. Common tasks may include helping with laundry, meal preparation, going to a restaurant, or shopping at a department store. DSPs are also asked to make brief, daily notes on each resident’s progress.

Part-time positions start at 20 hours per week. Part-time staff members can work toward full-time status, based on their interest and availability of those positions. Overtime is available for those who desire extra hours. Full-time employees are eligible for our generous benefit package.

Two Full-Time One-on-One Developmental Trainers (Community Day Services)

Earn up to $14.50 per hour after all training is complete.

This is the perfect opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of one exceptional individual! One-on-one aides provide support to one individual within the structure of the day program setting and during fun recreational/leisure activities of the individual’s choice! The ideal candidate would be empathetic to the individual’s unique needs, willing to learn new approaches, and able to work as part of a team. This is a permanent, weekday, daytime position with major holidays off and a routine weekly work schedule.

Substitute Developmental Trainers (Community Day Services)

Earn $14 per hour.

Are you looking for a flexible daytime schedule where you can pick your hours and days? Look no further because this is the job for you. It’s perfect for retirees and students. To learn more, click on the job title link above for the full job description.

Substitute Group Leaders (Manufacturing Plant)

Earn $14 per hour.

Substitute group leaders work at our air conditioned manufacturing plant day program, assisting individuals with disabilities in completing work tasks and occasionally helping with recreational activities. This is a daytime, weekday, “as needed” position.

ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES are eligible for our generous benefit package:

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health, disability, and life insurance
Dental and vision insurance options
Flexible spending account option
Profit-sharing
Employee Assistance Program
403 (b) investment plan option
Direct deposit

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or handicap (not job related), or any other legally protected status. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

CCAR Industries

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