Program Supervisor Jobs in Iowa
Program Supervisor jobs in Iowa are concentrated in human services, behavioral health, community nonprofits, and state-administered programs, with openings ranging from entry-level team leads to senior program directors overseeing multi-site operations. The busiest hiring markets are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, where employers like UnityPoint Health, Hy-Vee, and the Iowa Department of Human Services maintain consistent program supervisor demand. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health program oversight, workforce development, and community services coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will be working at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program. Your training is centered around learning the role of front-line operational supervisors and gain new insight into safety, maintenance and transportation procedures. This orientation enables you to observe supervisors during the operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city and DC) of an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by spending time with ArcBest Account Managers. By accompanying account managers on client presentations, you will learn the dynamics of proactively managing ArcBest accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.
- Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
- Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
- Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
- Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
- Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
- Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
- Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
- General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
- Must be willing to relocate, required
- Active Learning
- Customer Focus
- Effective Communications
- Problem Solving
- Solutions and Services
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
When joining our Management Training Program, you will join the company as an Operations Supervisor. During this 20-week program, you will be trained on every aspect of our company and industry from a service center perspective. You will be working at one of our 240 nationwide Service Centers. Willingness to relocate is key to this program. Your training is centered around learning the role of front-line operational supervisors and gain new insight into safety, maintenance and transportation procedures. This orientation enables you to observe supervisors during the operational shifts (inbound, outbound, city and DC) of an ABF Freight Service Center. You will also have a glimpse into Sales by spending time with ArcBest Account Managers. By accompanying account managers on client presentations, you will learn the dynamics of proactively managing ArcBest accounts. After training, you will be placed in one of our more than 240 facilities across the continental United States as an Operations Supervisor. Those in our top management positions all paved their way by developing and strengthening their own abilities throughout their ArcBest and ABF Freight careers.
- Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
- Maintain appropriate load plan and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
- Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
- Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances.
- Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
- Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
- Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellent, and wellness.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
- General knowledge of freight, imports, exports, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
- Must be willing to relocate, required
- Active Learning
- Customer Focus
- Effective Communications
- Problem Solving
- Solutions and Services
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
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Program Supervisor Job Market in Iowa
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program supervisor jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, public administration, or a related field
- Active Iowa certification or licensure relevant to the program area supervised, such as CADC or LBSW
- Minimum two to four years of direct service or program coordination experience
- Demonstrated supervisory experience managing staff performance, scheduling, and training
- Proficiency with case management software, grant reporting tools, or program data systems
- Knowledge of Iowa administrative rules, funding compliance, and state reporting requirements
Program Supervisor Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program supervisor in Iowa?
Most Iowa program supervisor roles require a bachelor's degree in a human services, public administration, or related field, along with direct program experience. For behavioral health or substance use programs, Iowa requires staff to hold credentials through the Iowa Board of Social Work or the Iowa Certification Board, such as an LBSW or CADC. Candidates without a license can build toward eligibility through supervised hours in direct service roles at Iowa nonprofits, county health departments, or state-contracted agencies.
Which companies hire program supervisors in Iowa?
Iowa program supervisor roles are posted by Sevita, Camp Courageous, and ABF Freight and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's strong network of community mental health centers, Area Education Agencies, and state-contracted nonprofits also post consistently throughout the year.
Which Iowa cities have the most program supervisor jobs?
Des Moines, Monticello, and Marion have the most program supervisor openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors the market as the state capital and home to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport draw consistent demand from large regional health systems, federally funded community action agencies, and workforce development organizations serving the Corridor and Quad Cities areas.
Are there remote program supervisor jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're less common, since most program supervisor roles involve direct staff oversight, site visits, and in-person coordination. About 20% of program supervisor openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting limited but real flexibility. The functions most likely to be performed remotely are grant reporting, data review, compliance documentation, and virtual team meetings for programs with distributed staff.
How can I get hired as a program supervisor in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a program coordinator or lead direct care role at an Iowa nonprofit or county agency, then building toward supervisory responsibility internally. Organizations like Primary Health Care in Des Moines and Vera French Community Mental Health Center in Davenport regularly hire entry-level case managers and program assistants who advance into supervisory tracks. Earning an Iowa Certification Board credential, completing an AmeriCorps service term, or finishing a social work practicum strengthens a candidacy significantly before applying directly to supervisor postings.
Where can I find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to program supervisor jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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