Program Specialist

Sevita; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 53,500 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job security with nationwide career发展

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, seeks a Program Director, IDD Services in the Northeast Philadelphia area to oversee day‑to‑day operations of 1–4 community programs, including direct support, person‑centered planning, health care, advocacy, regulatory compliance, recruitment, staffing, training, safety, and facility maintenance.

You will manage program staff, make hiring and promotion decisions, implement program planning, monitor service delivery, and provide on‑call

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2‑3 years of related experience in Human Services (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State‑required education, training, licensure, or certification as needed.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and strong relationship‑building ability.
• Reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage program staff members: performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
• Make decisions on hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Implement program planning, monitor service delivery, and ensure services remain engaging and relevant.
• Provide on‑call support to staff, find coverage or cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community‑based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Program Director, IDD Services

Location: Northeast, Philadelphia

Starting Salary: $53,500‑$55,000

Mission‑driven role overseeing day‑to‑day operations of 1‑4 community programs, including direct support implementation, person‑centered planning, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruitment, staffing, training, safety, financial management, and facility maintenance.

• Manage program staff members: performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
• Make decisions on hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Implement program planning, monitor service delivery, and ensure services remain engaging and relevant.
• Provide on‑call support to staff, find coverage or cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2‑3 years of related experience in Human Services (preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State‑required education, training, licensure, or certification as needed.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and strong relationship‑building ability.
• Reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

• Full‑time, part‑time, and as‑needed schedules.
• Full compensation and benefits package for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those served, working with a great team of coworkers.

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.