Operational Program Director / 245D Designated Manager Up to $5000 sign on bonus
About The Position
The Operational Program Director (OPD) leads and coordinates programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism. The role combines direct care with supervisory responsibilities and covers programs in the Washington/Ramsey County, Minnesota area. This is a full-time organizational position, though hours within any particular home may be part-time. The schedule must be flexible to meet program, individual, and staff needs. The OPD is on call at all times unless someone with comparable authority has been arranged to receive emergency calls. The director ensures direct-service shifts are covered by staff who meet employment conditions and have received appropriate orientation and training. The OPD may occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally no more than 16 hours per week; if more is necessary, the OPD must notify their supervisor and coordinate any needed schedule adjustment with the director.
Requirements
- Meet Designated Manager status requirements under Minnesota 245D licensing requirements.
- Three years of experience supervising staff in the human service field, as required for 245D Designated Manager qualifications.
- Valid United States driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle background check under Dungarvin policy.
- Valid liability vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
- Ability to complete personal care and lift and transfer.
- Ability to transport people served in the community.
- Good decision-making, time-management, and communication skills; responsibility and flexibility.
- At least 18 years of age; some programs require age 21 under Minnesota requirements for children's foster care licensed programs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism.
- Perform a combination of direct care and supervisory duties.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs.
- Remain on call at all times unless arrangements are made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
- Ensure all direct-service shifts are filled by staff who meet Dungarvin employment conditions and have been adequately oriented and trained.
- Occasionally work direct-service shifts as needed, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week.
- Notify a supervisor in advance if more than 16 hours of direct service in a work week is necessary, or as soon as possible if advance notice is not possible.
- Coordinate schedule adjustments with the director when needed.
- Complete personal care and lift and transfer people served.
- Transport people served in the community.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible.
- $5,000 retention bonus.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer matching after one year, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Paid time off.
- PTO donation.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Scheduled pay increases.
- Employee assistance program.
- Dedicated training department with paid training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
