Program Director

Sevita; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package for 32 hours/week

3% 401(k) company match

PTO & holiday pay

Pay on Demand

Rewarding work with team impact

Career development opportunities

Job summary

D&S Community Services, part of the Sevita family, seeks a Program Director, IDD Services in Sherman, TX. The role leads day-to-day operations across multiple programs, coordinating direct supports, planning, healthcare, advocacy, funding, and staffing.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package; a Bachelor's degree and human services experience are preferred, with on-call responsibilities to support staff and individuals served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2–3 years in human services preferred.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication to manage relationships; compassionate and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of 1–4 programs, including direct supports, planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing and finances.
• Manage program staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling and orientation.
• Make recommendations on hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure engaging, relevant supports for individuals served.
• Be on-call to support staff and cover shifts as needed.
• Address behavioral issues or urgent concerns and ensure coverage for homes overseen.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Compassionate approach

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

D&S 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: Sherman, TX | Salary: $45,000 | Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm (on-call)

Your Role

• Manage the day-to-day operations of one to four programs in a community including organization and implementation of direct supports, person-centered planning, 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.
• Program Directors are on call for both staffing and individual needs, responsible for finding coverage for homes they oversee or covering shifts themselves until coverage is secured, and addressing individual needs, including behavioral issues or urgent concerns.

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 employees working 32 hours/week
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Pay on Demand
• 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.

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.