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 people on the Autism Spectrum in the Washington/Ramsey County, Minnesota area. The role combines direct care and supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time organizational position, though the role may be part-time within any individual home. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs. The OPD is on call at all times unless prior arrangements are made for someone with comparable authority to receive emergency calls. The OPD ensures direct service shifts are staffed by employees who meet Dungarvin’s employment conditions and are adequately oriented and trained. The OPD may occasionally work direct service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week. If more than 16 hours of direct service is necessary in a work week, the OPD must notify their supervisor in advance when possible, or as soon as possible otherwise. Any needed schedule adjustments should be arranged with the director.
Requirements
- Meet Minnesota 245D Designated Manager status 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 cares 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 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
- Provide leadership and coordinate overall programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or people on the Autism Spectrum.
- Ensure all direct service shifts in assigned programs are filled by staff who meet employment conditions and are adequately oriented and trained.
- Occasionally work direct service shifts when necessary, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week.
- Notify the supervisor if more than 16 hours of direct service work is necessary in a work week.
- Arrange schedule adjustments with the director when necessary.
- Remain on call at all times unless prior arrangements are made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
- Accommodate program, individual, and staff needs with a flexible schedule.
- Provide direct care, including personal cares, lifting and transfers, and transporting people served in the community.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
