IDD Services Program Director - Community Leadership

Sevita; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job security and career advancement

Job summary

Mentor Community Services in the Sevita family seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead up to four programs, oversee direct supports, person-centered planning, and regulatory compliance, and ensure high-quality services.

The role covers staffing, performance evaluations, and on-call coverage; candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services and a strong, compassionate approach to teamwork and service delivery.

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

Mentor Community Services in the Sevita family seeks a Program Director for IDD Services to lead up to four programs, oversee direct supports, person-centered planning, and regulatory compliance, and ensure high-quality services.

The role covers staffing, performance evaluations, and on-call coverage; candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services and a strong, compassionate approach to teamwork and service delivery.