Program Supervisor

Sevita; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Referral bonus $500

Leadership development

Career advancement

Meaningful work

Team support

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of Sevita, seeks a Program Supervisor to lead a DSP team, coach staff, and ensure person-centered, high-quality care. You’ll stay hands-on with clients while guiding operations nearby Washington, MO, avoiding long commutes to St. Louis.

Starting pay is $23.35/hour with on-demand pay, plus health, retirement, PTO, and career development opportunities. You’ll help recruit, train, and schedule staff and support participants to live independent lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent caregiving experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team in a hands-on care environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling team members.
• Ensure high-quality care and program operations.
• Provide hands-on support when needed, including meal prep and personal care.
• Encourage independence and community participation.
• Model leadership, compassion, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Caregiving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mentor 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 Supervisor – Lead a Team, Stay Close to the Work You Love

Washington, MO | Starting Pay: $23.35 per hour | Get Paid Before Payday with On-Demand Pay

Already a great DSP, caregiver, or team lead? It's time you got paid like a leader.

You already know how to show up for people. You know what a good shift looks like and what a hard one feels like. As a Program Supervisor with Sevita, you'll use that know-how to lead a team, coach new staff, and make sure the people we support live full, independent lives. You'll still be hands-on and connected to the people who made you love this work in the first place.

This is a leadership job close to home. No long drive into St. Louis. It's a great fit if you live in or near Washington, Union, New Haven, Pacific, St. Clair, Hermann, or anywhere in Franklin County.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Starting pay of $23.35 per hour
• On-Demand Pay to access earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• $500 referral bonus for each eligible referral who is hired and successfully completes 60 days of employment
• Leadership training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities in Missouri and nationwide
• Meaningful work where your leadership directly impacts people’s lives
• Support from a team that understands the importance of quality care

What You’ll Do

As a Program Supervisor, you will help keep the program running smoothly while ensuring individuals receive dependable, person-centered support. You will:

• Supervise and support a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling team members
• Ensure high-quality care and program operations
• Provide hands-on support when needed, including meal prep, medication administration, and personal care when needed
• Encourage independence and help individuals participate in community activities
• Model leadership, compassion, and teamwork for your staff

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED, or 5 years of caregiving experience in place of the education requirement
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance
• Experience in caregiving, direct support, residential services, healthcare, behavioral health, or a related field
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm, dependable, and supportive in a hands‑on care environment
• A genuine desire to help people and develop others

Why Sevita?

Our mission is simple: help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. We invest in the people who make that happen, so you'll get the support, training, and room to grow that you won't find everywhere.

#NowHiring #WashingtonMO #FranklinCountyJobs #CaregiverJobs #DSP #IDD #LeadershipJobs #HiringNow

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

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.