Program Director

Sevita•Cleveland, 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. The role oversees direct supports, person-centered planning and implementation, health care, advocacy, stakeholder relations, regulatory compliance, recruiting and 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 hiring, transfers, promotions, salary changes, corrective action, and terminations. The role manages program planning and monitors service delivery to ensure supports are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the people served. The director must be available on-call to support staff, arrange coverage, or cover shifts as needed. The position requires a valid driver’s license held for at least one year after the permit period and a clean motor vehicle record that meets Sevita’s insurability policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Other education, experience, training, licensure, or certification may be required by state requirements or applicable regulations.
Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance required.
Driver’s license must have been held for at least one year after the permit period.
Clean motor vehicle record meeting Sevita’s insurability policy required.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
Reliable and responsible attitude, with a compassionate approach.

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 delivery of services and supports to ensure they are consistent, engaging, and relevant to the individuals served.
Be available on-call to support staff, find coverage, or cover shifts as needed.