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Program Director

Sevita
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

INTERIM PROGRAM DIRECTOR

4-12 week short term position

6 bed adult CLHF setting

$70,000-80,000/year

Summary

Provides direction, leadership and supervision of the professional and other staff at the program site to carry out operations and quality services in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal standards.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

  • Enforces company policies and procedures related to program, health care and safety of consumers.
  • Reviews and monitors the development and implementation of treatment and service delivery plans.
  • Participates in corporate and/or state quality initiatives and ensures implementation.
  • Assists in the development of the operational budget. Accepts responsibility for cost containment within the operating budget. Assures that staff adheres to company budgets and resources.
  • Attends all licensing reviews and participates in exit interviews. Assists with development of correction plan and oversees consistent implementation of plan to ensure repeat citations do not occur.
  • Participates and provides suggestions and guidance in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, as needed or upon request.
  • Promotes relationships and provides information about the company to families, case managers, regional community, and other professionals. Communicates with parents/guardians and professionals regarding consumer needs, progress and concerns.
  • Participates in various committees, such as the Safety Committee, Human Rights Committee, Advisory Council and Infection Control Committee, for optimal operations and services to consumers (per program requirements).
  • Ensures disciplinary action of staff is carried out when necessary in accordance with company policies and procedures. Coordinates with the State Director for approval of all involuntary terminations. Coordinates with State HR as appropriate.
  • Ensures/maintains licensure of all assigned homes/programs. Ensures implementation of policy/systems for handling of consumer and company funds.
  • Oversees and ensures ongoing maintenance of the physical site(s) and grounds in accordance with state/federal guidelines and company policy.
  • Investigates in a timely manner all unusual occurrences in conjunction with prompt action to prevent reoccurrence of situations that jeopardize consumer health and/or safety.
  • Actively seeks to maintain full occupancy of all facilities and/or census at or above plan.
  • Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directs and supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Must have five years of experience in the human services field and one to three years of supervisory experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
  • ARF License required
  • LVN/RN License preferred

Other Requirements

  • Travel as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Americans With Disabilities Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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