IDD Programs Director - Lead Impactful Community Services

Sevita; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sevita’s REM Community Services unit seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations of multiple community programs and ensure high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your role includes supervising staff, coordinating planning, and ensuring compliance, health care, and safety across sites. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with a mission-driven team in the Dubuque area.

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.
• Other education, experience, training, licensure, or certification per state requirements or as required by applicable regulations.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sevita’s REM Community Services unit seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations of multiple community programs and ensure high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your role includes supervising staff, coordinating planning, and ensuring compliance, health care, and safety across sites. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with a mission-driven team in the Dubuque area.