Program Supervisor Jobs in Indiana
Program Supervisor jobs in Indiana concentrate heavily in human services, behavioral health, developmental disabilities support, and workforce development, with demand at every level from frontline team lead to senior program director. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the largest hiring metros, and well-established employers such as Meridian Health Services, Benchmark Human Services, and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are community-based residential programs, vocational rehabilitation, and youth services coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY
- Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.
- Pay Rate: 17.75/HR
- Scope of Role:
- Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
- Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
Services and Supports:
- Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
- Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
- Management of Individuals’ Assets: Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
- Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
- Reporting: Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
- Rights: Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
Health Care:
- Appointments: As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
- Medications: If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
- General Health Care: Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
- Medical Supplies and Equipment: Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
- Meal Preparation: Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
Employment Responsibilities:
- Training: Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
- Employee Scheduling: Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
- Teamwork: Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.
- Workplace Safety: Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities.
Maintenance:
- Vehicles: May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
- Housekeeping: Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
- Maintenance and Repair: Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
- Safety: Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Other:
- Performs other duties and activities as required.
- MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.
- None
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Working knowledge of computers
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
- All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
- Maintain valid driver’s license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.
Work Environment:
- Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.
- Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Addendum:
- CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in The State of New Jersey; however, in the event the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver’s license in good standing for the state in which they live.
- At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required
- All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.
- Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
- Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
- Shall be at least 18 years of age.
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program supervisor jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Indiana DSP or relevant state-recognized credential for developmental disabilities programs
- Minimum two years of direct service or case management experience in Indiana
- Demonstrated supervisory or team lead experience in a program or service setting
- Proficiency with case management software and state reporting systems
- Valid Indiana driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based roles
Program Supervisor Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program supervisor in Indiana?
Most program supervisor roles in Indiana require a bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a closely related field, plus direct experience in the relevant service area. For developmental disabilities roles, the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services recognizes the Direct Support Professional credential, and many employers expect candidates to hold or pursue it. Advancement typically comes from frontline case management or direct service roles within Indiana agencies or nonprofits.
Which companies hire program supervisors in Indiana?
Employers hiring program supervisors in Indiana right now include Sevita, Fooda, and Dungarvin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's large network of nonprofit human services agencies, state-contracted providers, and county mental health centers generates steady openings across the state year-round.
Which Indiana cities have the most program supervisor jobs?
Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Knox County have the most program supervisor openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates the market as the state capital and home to the largest concentration of state agencies, nonprofit headquarters, and health systems, while Fort Wayne and Evansville anchor regional service networks that serve substantial surrounding populations.
Are there remote program supervisor jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Program supervisor work in Indiana is largely hands-on, requiring site visits, staff oversight, and in-person program coordination. About 100% of program supervisor openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in administrative oversight, grant compliance, or workforce development roles where direct client contact is minimal.
How can I get hired as a program supervisor in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a direct support professional or case manager with a mid-size Indiana nonprofit such as Benchmark Human Services or a county behavioral health center, then moving into a team lead or assistant supervisor role. Indiana's FSSA-contracted providers regularly hire associate-level staff and promote internally. Earning the Indiana Direct Support Professional recognition early and volunteering for shift lead responsibilities signals readiness for supervisory advancement.
Where can I find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across human services, behavioral health, and related sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employer without any additional steps.
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