Program Director, IDD Services — Lead Community Care

Sevita; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs, ensure quality services, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, staff leadership, and on-call availability to support teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong organizational and communication skills, and a compassionate approach to working with individuals with disabilities.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Compassionate approach

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2-3 years experience in Human Services

Job description

Sevita is seeking a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs, ensure quality services, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, staff leadership, and on-call availability to support teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree with 2–3 years in Human Services, strong organizational and communication skills, and a compassionate approach to working with individuals with disabilities.