Program Director

Sevita; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Rewarding work

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mentor Community Services in Illinois is seeking a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs, overseeing direct supports, person-centered planning, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing, and budget management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in Human Services; strong communication, organization, and multi-tasking skills are essential; on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in Human Services preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.
• State requirements/regulations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of 1–4 programs, including supports, planning, health care, advocacy, compliance, staffing, and budget.
• Supervise program staff, including evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
• Make decisions on hires, transfers, promotions, and salary changes.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure engaging, person-centered supports for individuals served.
• Be on-call to support staff and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mentor 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

Starting at $46,600 - $53,750 Depending on Experience

• 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 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

We have a rewarding work environment with awesome co-workers - come join our team.

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.