Residential Program Administrator

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties :

• Oversee the provision of quality services and compliance, personnel, and administrative staff for residential substance use disorder programs including halfway house; recovery home; and management of all Medicaid / MCO’s.
• Provide direct supervision to all assigned program staff (administrative and clinical) to ensure that appropriate services are being provided that follow FGC’s standards of quality care which meets patient needs and complies with state and federal contractual obligations, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure that timely comprehensive program plans and program budgets are developed and implemented in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure that all treatment documents, communications and record keeping standards are being followed in accordance with FGC’s policies and procedures.
• Oversee contract deliverables (SUPR and all Special Projects) of all programs that includes direct monitoring and reporting statistics as required by contract, rule or regulations.
• Assist with any FGC program design, marketing and performance improvement functions of all programs and newly assigned projects.
• Assist with the recruitment, orientation and ongoing training of any staff
• Participate in all FGC Managerial meetings and participate in any requested Executive Staff meetings (onsite or in Chicago / Glenview) and provide input and information regarding all assigned programs and responsibilities.

Schedule : Monday - Friday (7 : 00a - 3 : 30p); flexibility needed based on program needs

Work Location : 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet, IL

Start Date : August, 2025

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and / or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Experience and Skills :

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of supervisory / management / program development in behavioral healthcare field experience is required . Master’s degree in a behavioral healthcare or related field such as Psychology, Social Work or Counseling is preferred. Excellent working knowledge of program development concepts, ASAM clinical guidelines, DHS / SUPR contractual language and deliverable expectations, JCAHO / CARF guidelines, and CSAT rules, regulations and guidelines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor required. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred, not required.