Company:
Sevita
Location: Dubuque
Closing Date: 22/11/2026
Salary: $87,000 - $105,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Sevita seeks a Day Program Director to lead person-centered services for individuals with diverse abilities. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, and compliance while fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include supervising and coaching staff, managing budgets, maintaining documentation, and ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met. You'll collaborate with clinical teams, families, and community partners to develop and monitor individualized plans and meaningful activities. Sevita offers training, development, and a supportive culture focused on empathy, innovation, and improving lives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the day program to ensure high-quality, person-centered services
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized program plans in alignment with clinical and regulatory requirements
- Lead, coach, and schedule staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and engaging supports
- Coordinate referrals, admissions, and discharges in collaboration with families and community partners
- Monitor program performance, quality metrics, and documentation for compliance and improvement
- Manage program budgets, resources, and reporting in line with Sevita policies
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and risk management standards within the program
- Partner with clinical, behavioral, and case management teams to support complex needs
- Engage families, guardians, and external agencies to promote positive outcomes
- Contribute to staff training, development, and a culture of inclusion and empathy
Required Skills
- Program management in human services or healthcare
- Staff supervision and scheduling
- Budgeting and resource management
- Regulatory and compliance knowledge (health and human services)
- Care planning and documentation
- Risk management and safety procedures
- Behavioral health or developmental disabilities knowledge
- Data tracking and quality improvement
- Family and stakeholder communication
- Electronic health record or case management systems
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