Hybrid Community Services Program Director

US Lawns; Glen Burnie (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bello Machre seeks a Hybrid Community Services Program Director to lead a team serving adults and minors with developmental disabilities. You will oversee a caseload, ensure program needs are met, and support flexible hours based on client and staff needs.

The role requires supervisory experience, relevant education, and certifications, with a focus on safety, quality care, and community integration for those served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years in human services and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Direct care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Direct Support Professionals and Employment Specialists.
• Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work.
• Ensures compliance with policies and laws; addresses issues and performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Direct care experience

Interviewing & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years in human services

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Hybrid Community Services Program Director Department: Community Services

Supervisor: Director of Community Services FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Program Directors (PD) manage and support a caseload of community services individuals, providing care and support to adults and minors with developmental disabilities. Due to the nature of the program hours may be flexible and are based upon the needs of the program and needs of the people and employees supported.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Direct Support Professionals and Employment Specialists assigned to the caseload. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Basic Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition to the requirements below, the employee must be at least 21 years of age, have a nurturing and caring demeanor, and have a genuine interest in supporting the independence of those we serve.

Education and/or Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the human services field and aminimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Experience providing direct care service is also strongly preferred.

Trainings, Licenses, and Certifications

• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification required.
• 40-hour ACRE Certification required.
• Bello Machre Orientation,Developmental Disabilities Orientation, First Aid, CPR, MANDT, Certified Medication Technician Training, and Supervisory Training (These trainings may be provided upon hire).
• The employee must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. They may not have more than five points on their license at any time and may not have any alcohol and/or drug related citations on their license.

Work Environment

Bello Machre provides a safe, friendly, and supportive work environment. The employee must represent the company’s mission to enrich the lives of those we serve through loving care, guidance, and opportunity so that they can live life to its fullest. Our employees share a dedication to their job and a nurturing spirit that is evident in their everyday work.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to perform lifts/transfers and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

The employee must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate various types of equipment to perform their job, which may include the use of wheelchair vehicle safety systems.

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in a variety of locations and conditions, including but not limited to the home, various offices,