IDD Program Director: Lead Programs & Teams

Sevita; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sevita, a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs. The role emphasizes direct supports, planning, regulatory compliance, and staff management to ensure high-quality, person-centered services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and handle on-call

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two to three years of related experience in the Human Services Industry preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of one to four programs in a community including organization and implementation of direct supports, person-centered planning, and implementation, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruiting, retention, staffing, training, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment.
• Manage program staff members including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
• Make recommendations and/or decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations.
• Manage the implementation of program planning; monitor delivery of services and supports; ensure services are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the individuals served.
• Must be available on-call to support staff, find coverage or cover shifts as needed.

Skills

2-3 years experience in Human Services

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sevita, a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs. The role emphasizes direct supports, planning, regulatory compliance, and staff management to ensure high-quality, person-centered services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and handle on-call