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 position combines direct care with supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time organizational position, though it may be part-time within any individual home. The schedule must be flexible to meet 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. OPDs ensure that all direct-service shifts are filled by employees who meet Dungarvin's employment conditions and have been adequately oriented and trained. They may occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week; additional direct-service hours require notification to a supervisor in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

  • Have Designated Manager status under Minnesota 245D licensing requirements.
  • Have three years of experience supervising staff in the human services field, as required for 245D Designated Manager qualifications.
  • Have a valid United States driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle background check under Dungarvin policy.
  • Have valid liability vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Be able to complete personal care tasks and lift and transfer people served.
  • Be able to transport people served in the community.
  • Demonstrate good decision-making, time-management, and communication skills, and be responsible and flexible.
  • Be at least 18 years old; 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 programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or people on the autism spectrum.
  • Carry out a combination of direct-care and supervisory duties.
  • Ensure program direct-service shifts are staffed by employees who meet employment conditions and are adequately oriented and trained.
  • Remain on call at all times unless prior arrangements are made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
  • Occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week.
  • Notify a supervisor in advance when it is necessary to work more than 16 direct-service hours in a work week, or as soon as possible if advance notification is not possible.

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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