IDD Programs Director — Lead Meaningful Community Care

Sevita; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sevita, through its ResCare Community Living division, seeks an experienced Program Director for IDD Services to lead multiple community programs. You will oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff performance while ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals served.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 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.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

Sevita, through its ResCare Community Living division, seeks an experienced Program Director for IDD Services to lead multiple community programs. You will oversee daily operations, regulatory compliance, and staff performance while ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports for individuals served.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.