IDD Programs Director — Lead & Empower Lives

Sevita; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Full, part-time, and as-needed work

Job summary

Sevita’s Mentor Community Services in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Program Director for IDD Services to lead 1–4 community programs, ensuring person-centered planning, health care coordination, regulatory compliance, and strong stakeholder relations.

You will supervise program staff, participate in hiring decisions, and ensure services are engaging and of high quality. On-call availability is required to support staff and cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of related experience in the Human Services Industry preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• State requirements or regulations may apply.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• Reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of 1–4 programs in a community, including direct supports, planning, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruitment, retention, staffing, training, safety, and facilities.
• Supervise program staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
• Make recommendations on hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations.
• Ensure program planning is implemented and services are engaging and aligned with individuals' needs.
• Be available on-call to support staff and arrange coverage as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Compassionate approach

Reliable, responsible

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2–3 years experience in Human Services

Equivalent combination of education and experience

State requirements / licensure as applicable

Job description

Sevita’s Mentor Community Services in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Program Director for IDD Services to lead 1–4 community programs, ensuring person-centered planning, health care coordination, regulatory compliance, and strong stakeholder relations.

You will supervise program staff, participate in hiring decisions, and ensure services are engaging and of high quality. On-call availability is required to support staff and cover shifts as needed.