Operational Program Director / 245D Designated Manager

Dungarvin•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$65,000 - $66,788

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 position combines direct care with supervisory responsibilities and manages programs in the Washington/Ramsey County, Minnesota area. This is a full-time organizational position, though hours within any given home may be part-time. The OPD must maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs and is on call at all times unless someone with comparable authority has been arranged to receive emergency calls. The OPD ensures direct service shifts are staffed by employees who meet employment conditions and have received adequate orientation and training. The OPD may occasionally cover direct service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per work week; if more coverage is needed, the OPD must notify their supervisor in advance when possible and arrange any needed schedule adjustment with the director. The role requires Designated Manager status under Minnesota 245D licensing requirements, three years of human-services staff-supervision experience, a valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle background check, valid vehicle liability insurance, and reliable transportation. The OPD must be able to provide personal care, lift and transfer people, and transport people served in the community. Candidates must be at least 18; some programs require age 21 under Minnesota requirements for children's foster-care licensed programs.

Requirements

Designated Manager status per Minnesota 245D licensing requirements.
Three years of experience supervising staff in the human-services field.
Valid United States driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle background check under Dungarvin policy.
Valid vehicle liability insurance and reliable transportation.
Ability to complete personal cares, lift and transfer, and 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 applicants to be at least 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 the overall programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism.
Ensure direct service shifts are filled by staff who meet employment conditions and are adequately oriented and trained.
Occasionally work direct service shifts when needed, normally not exceeding 16 hours per work week.
Notify a supervisor if more than 16 hours of direct service work is necessary and coordinate any needed schedule adjustment with the director.
Remain on call at all times unless prior arrangements are made for someone with comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
Provide personal care and transport people served in the community.

Benefits

Starting salary of $65,000.00–$66,787.50 annually, varying with experience, skills, and qualifications.
$5,000 retention bonus; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus associated with the position.
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.