Program Director

Sevita•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

The Program Director manages the day-to-day operations of one to four community programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The role oversees 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. The Program Director manages program staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation, and makes recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations. The role also oversees program planning and monitors the delivery of services to ensure they are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the people served. The position typically follows a weekday day-shift schedule, with some evenings and weekends, and requires on-call availability to support staff, find coverage, or cover shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two to three years of experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) population.
Valid driver's license held for at least one year after obtaining a permit, with a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita's insurability policy.
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
Reliable, responsible attitude and compassionate approach.
Meet other education, experience, training, licensure, or certification requirements specified by state requirements or applicable regulations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of one to four community programs.
Organize and implement direct supports and person-centered planning.
Oversee health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruiting, retention, staffing, training, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment.
Manage program staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, and orientation.
Make recommendations or decisions regarding employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations.
Manage program planning and monitor service delivery to ensure services are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the people served.
Be available on-call to support staff, find coverage, or cover shifts as needed.