Program Director, IDD Services – Lead Programs & People

Sevita; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full/Part-time 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 within a community. Responsibilities include organizing direct supports, planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing, and site maintenance.

The role requires managing staff performance, scheduling, hiring decisions, and ensuring services remain engaging and person-centered. A driving position with on-call availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of related experience in the Human Services Industry preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Compassionate approach

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of Human Services experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Sevita is seeking a Program Director for IDD Services to lead day-to-day operations across multiple programs within a community. Responsibilities include organizing direct supports, planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, staffing, and site maintenance.

The role requires managing staff performance, scheduling, hiring decisions, and ensuring services remain engaging and person-centered. A driving position with on-call availability is essential.