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Program Director
At Life Unlimited, we’re not just a team—we’re a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. Plus, our fun team-building activities make work feel like… well, more than just work!
Department: Community Living
Reports To: Vice President of Community Living
Supervises: Program Manager(s)
FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY: The Program Director is responsible for assisting with the management of the daily operations of the Community Living program, to include but not limited to, program quality, program compliance, and fiscal budget responsibility. The Program Director will provide oversight of timely training completions and will ensure policies and procedures are enforced and gives final approval of ISP/Addendum documents. The Program Director will have supervision duties over Program Manager(s) and will work with the Community Living Team to complete quarterly fiscal reviews of the department. Additionally, the Program Director will work with the VP of Community Living and will facilitate several department and agency-wide meetings.
- Responsible for ensuring the health of all individuals.
- Ensures documentation is compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintains agency and individual funds assigned to work-site location.
- Responsible for timely and ongoing communication.
- Responsible for supervision and training of team members.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Must possess good communication skills both orally and in written form.
- Must have ability to use computer and other electronic equipment.
- Must have a desire to manage a team of staff supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and advocate for them in any possible way.
- Must possess self-motivation, initiative and independence to work without direct supervision.
- Must be flexible, reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to manage and embrace change, look for ways to improve own performance and accept feedback.
- Must be willing to accept challenges of a 24-hour support system and provide aid to team(s) in crises.
- Ability to plan and prioritize in order to meet deadlines.
This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting – depending on the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light to heavy lifting and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs again depending on the needs of the individual supported. The position will require occasional physical intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior.
Working Conditions
Office/home environment with noises from appliances, office equipment, and facility/maintenance team. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or infectious diseases.
This position may require working in the office 5 days a week.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service Field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years’ management experience with one (1) of those years working with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Must obtain and maintain training and certification in all required areas such as Abuse/Neglect, CPR, First Aid, Level I Medication Administration, Positive Behavior Supports, TOOLS and Crisis Intervention.
- Background in the skills of developmental, implementation and writing teaching strategies for ISPs.
- Must have reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
- Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Job Type: Full Time
