Program Director Community Residential Services (Intellectual Disabilities)

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 Position Description:

Corry Counseling of LECOM Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to serve as Program Director of Community Residential Services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role oversees multiple community homes across Erie and Corry, Pennsylvania, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centered support while empowering staff to deliver high-quality care every day. 

The Program Director plays a critical leadership role in strengthening residential services, supporting staff development, ensuring regulatory excellence, and helping expand community living opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

In addition to operational oversight, this leader will play a key role in expanding and strengthening residential services. The Director will identify growth opportunities, collaborate with county and state partners, and ensure programs remain financially sustainable and person-centered. This position will require consistent travel between residential homes in Erie and Corry, PA. If you are passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and leading teams that make a real difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply. 

Responsibilities 

• Ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals served. 

• Respond to complex individual needs and family concerns. 

• Provide leadership and supervision to Program Specialists and residential teams. 

• Monitor quality assurance activities, HRST approvals, and clinical coordination. 

• Implement and maintain organizational policies, procedures, and best practices. 

• Oversee admissions, transitions, and discharges. 

• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania ODP, DHS, CMS, and Chapter 6400 regulations. 

• Manage Incident Management processes, investigations, and corrective action plans. 

• Support staff development, coaching, and retention initiatives. 

• Oversee budget adherence and responsible resource management. 

• Collaborate with county partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders. 

• Lead initiatives to expand residential services in Erie County, including development and licensing of new community homes. 

• Provide direct operational support to residential homes during staffing shortages or critical situations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals served. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field  with 4 years' work experience in administration or human services field  

• At least 1+ years leadership/supervisory experience. 

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania ODP regulations and Chapter 6400. 

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between residential locations. 

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree and 2 years work experience in administration or human services 

• 1-2 years experience in ID/DD residential services. 

• Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges.

Why join Corry Counseling of LECOM Health?

Compensation: CCLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
  
  
  
  • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
    
    
    
    • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
    
    
    
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      • Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family is only $370/month!
      
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Dental Insurance
  
  
  
  • BAI Insurance
    
    
    
    • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Vision Insurance.


• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.


• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.


• Employee Assistance program (EAP).


• Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

Corry Counseling of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.