IDD Programs Director — Lead Operations & Impact (Temp)

Sevita; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits

401(k) with a 3% company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple community programs. This temporary role focuses on ensuring person-centered planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality service delivery for individuals with disabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in human services, plus a valid driver’s license and on-call availability.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Compassionate approach

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years in Human Services

Equivalency of education and experience

Job description

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple community programs. This temporary role focuses on ensuring person-centered planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing, and quality service delivery for individuals with disabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in human services, plus a valid driver’s license and on-call availability.