Area Director

Sevita; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

REM Community Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks an Operations Management Area Director to lead program-site teams and ensure quality services for individuals with IDD.

The role oversees financial performance, growth initiatives, and stakeholder relations with case managers and government officials, while promoting compliance and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years of related experience with significant management experience in human services.
• Master’s degree in Human Services or equivalent per state requirements.
• Licensure as required by state.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, leadership, and supervision of staff to carry out operations and ensure quality services.
• Oversee financial performance, review statements, purchasing, billing compliance and documentation.
• Implement area growth strategies to increase census and occupancy; assist with new start development.
• Maintain relations with case managers, referral agents, and government officials; advocate for individuals served.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Licensure as required by state

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Operations Management Area Director

Annual Salary $72,500

Requires three years of experience in Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services, including Group Homes and Day Programs.

This position requires a valid driver’s license held for at least one year (post-permit) and a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.

Operations Management Area Director

Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is creative and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of adults we support.

• Provide direction, leadership, and supervision of professional and other staff at the program site to carry out operations and ensure quality services to individuals served.
• Responsible for the financial performance of the area business unit, review financial statements, oversee purchasing, assure billing compliance, and documentation.
• Implement area core growth strategy to increase census, maximize utilization and occupancy percentages, and assist with new start development.
• Maintain and foster relations with case managers and referral agents; participate in building relationships with local legislators and government officials; lobby on behalf of individuals served.
• Implement area strategies to maintain and foster relations with individuals served, mentors, families, and guardians.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three to six years of related experience with significant management experience in the human services industry
• Master’s degree in Human Services, other education and experience as required by state
• Licensure as required by state
• Strong leadership qualities, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.