Devereux
Assistant Program Director of Residential IDD Services
Devereux, West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Assistant Program Director of Residential IDD Services
Location: Eastern suburbs – primary worksite is in Homestead
Salary Range: $67,236 to $77,239.50, based upon education and related experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9a to 5p with flexibility and on-call as needed
Overview This position is responsible for planning, developing, and directing IDD residential services and providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is the primary duty of the assistant program director to increase program services and to ensure that all services and staff are compliant with all federal regulations (waiver standards) including all provider qualification requirements as well as all regulations established by the state Office of Developmental Disabilities Department, DPW, Allegheny County and all other federal, state and contractual agreements. This is done following the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values as well as the regulations established by ODP, Allegheny County, and HIPAA regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all residential programs are properly licensed and staff are fully trained and oriented.
Manage program budgets to support cost-effective operations.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for program growth and funding.
Promote a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Maintain a strong, well-trained, and professional team through supervision and performance evaluations.
Lead regular team meetings and ensure compliance with state and agency standards.
Oversee incident management, including staff training, reporting, and quality review.
Manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for residential staff roles.
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members to foster professional growth.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Human Services and three years IDD related experience, including two years as a supervisor, or bachelor’s degree and five years IDD-related experience, including two years as a supervisor, or an associate’s degree and eight years IDD related experience, including four years as a supervisor.
Additional Experience:
Prior experience working with cognitively challenged adults, program management, supervisory experience, possesses excellent communication/public relations skills, a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and Act 33 and 34 clearances.
Physical Requirements:
Physical effort for this position will require balancing, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting 10 pounds, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, reading, writing, driving, sitting, and stepping. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
What Devereux Offers You:
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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Salary Range: $67,236 to $77,239.50, based upon education and related experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9a to 5p with flexibility and on-call as needed
Overview This position is responsible for planning, developing, and directing IDD residential services and providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is the primary duty of the assistant program director to increase program services and to ensure that all services and staff are compliant with all federal regulations (waiver standards) including all provider qualification requirements as well as all regulations established by the state Office of Developmental Disabilities Department, DPW, Allegheny County and all other federal, state and contractual agreements. This is done following the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values as well as the regulations established by ODP, Allegheny County, and HIPAA regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all residential programs are properly licensed and staff are fully trained and oriented.
Manage program budgets to support cost-effective operations.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for program growth and funding.
Promote a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Maintain a strong, well-trained, and professional team through supervision and performance evaluations.
Lead regular team meetings and ensure compliance with state and agency standards.
Oversee incident management, including staff training, reporting, and quality review.
Manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for residential staff roles.
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members to foster professional growth.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Human Services and three years IDD related experience, including two years as a supervisor, or bachelor’s degree and five years IDD-related experience, including two years as a supervisor, or an associate’s degree and eight years IDD related experience, including four years as a supervisor.
Additional Experience:
Prior experience working with cognitively challenged adults, program management, supervisory experience, possesses excellent communication/public relations skills, a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old and Act 33 and 34 clearances.
Physical Requirements:
Physical effort for this position will require balancing, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting 10 pounds, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, reading, writing, driving, sitting, and stepping. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
What Devereux Offers You:
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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