Program Director

Sevita; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Full compensation/benefits package for

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sevita, with REM Community Services, seeks a Program Director for IDD Services in the Cleveland area. You will oversee day-to-day operations across multiple community programs, guiding direct supports, planning, health care, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a compassionate, mission-driven approach.

You will manage staff performance, scheduling, and development, ensure services are delivered with quality and person-centered focus, and be on-call to support teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; other education/experience considered.
• Experience working with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships with staff, participants, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of one to four community programs.
• Manage program staff: performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation.
• Make decisions on hires, transfers, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Monitor service delivery and ensure programs are engaging and compliant.
• Be available on-call to support staff and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

IDD program experience

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Program Director, IDD Services

Location: Garfield Heights, Maple Heights and Orange Village

Annual Salary $57,500! Full-time position available.

This position requires a valid driver’s license held for at least one year (post-permit) and a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.

Have you been looking for a fantastic role to continue your career path in Social and Human Services? Look no further. This role is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree(preferred); High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities required
• 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 required.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.