Program Director - Community Homes

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit agency in Butler, PA as a Program Director for Community Homes, responsible for overseeing residential services for adults with disabilities. This pivotal leadership role entails ensuring high-quality care, advocating for client needs, and managing a dedicated team while maintaining compliance with state regulations.

Benefits

100% employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick time

Paid Personal time

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

403B Retirement Plan Option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Birthday off with pay

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience working with persons with disabilities or children.
• 4 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must obtain PA Certified Investigator certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Residential Client Homes and ensure quality care.
• Supervise frontline staff and manage performance reviews.
• Develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and other necessary documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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Lifesteps – Celebrating Over 100 Years of Service!

Lifesteps, a non-profit, human service agency based in Butler, PA is currently hiring a Community Homes Program Director to oversee Residential Client Homes for the Butler, East Butler, and Fenelton, PA areas. This position will supervise 4 to 5 Community Homes which provide direct care services to special needs adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

As a primary, leadership role within the organization, the Program Director ensures that participants receive a high level of quality care and are treated with respect and dignity. The role advocates for the IDD individuals to support their person-centered care and healthy outcomes. The Director will oversee the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Individual Social/Emotional/ Environmental Plans, Behavior Plans, and Restrictive Plans.

Program Directors are responsible for oversight of frontline Supervisors and some direct care staff. They administer performance reviews, disciplinary actions, create work schedules, assist with training new staff, report on monthly metrics, and are a member of the Agency Communication Team.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday, daylight hours, with on-call duties.

Qualifications

An Associate’s Degree and 6 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 4 years of Supervisory experience required, OR

A Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 2 years of Management or Supervisory experience required, OR

A Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth and 1 year of Supervisor or Management experience required.

• Preferred majors are: Human Services, Special Education, Psychology, Family Relations, Health Administration, Social Services, Counseling, or similar. However, any major would qualify.
  
  

Valid Driver’s License, Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance, and acceptable clearances required.

Must become a PA Certified Investigator as certified by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and obtain Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire. Lifesteps will provide additional information about these classes.

Generous Benefit Package!

• 100% employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 403B Retirement Plan Option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Your Birthday off with pay, and more!
  
  

How To Apply

• Online at www.lifesteps.net
• Email resume to [e-mail]
• Call 724-283-1010
  
  

Lifesteps is a drug-free Workplace.

EOE/ADA

Lifesteps is committed to establishing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment; thereby, creating a workplace built on respect and dignity for all staff.

Full-Time: 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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