Operational Program Director / 245D Designated Manager Up to $5000 sign on bonus

Dungarvin•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Operational Program Director (OPD) provides leadership and coordinates programs serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or people on the autism spectrum. The role combines direct care and supervisory duties and is based in the Washington/Ramsey County, Minnesota area. This is a full-time organizational position, though hours within any individual home may be part-time. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs. The OPD is on call at all times unless someone of comparable authority has been arranged to receive emergency calls. The OPD ensures direct-service shifts are staffed by employees who meet Dungarvin’s employment conditions and have received adequate orientation and training. The OPD may occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week; additional hours require notifying a supervisor in accordance with company policy. The listed annual starting salary is $65,000–$66,787.50, based on experience and qualifications. A $5,000 retention bonus is offered; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus associated with the position.

Requirements

Meet Minnesota 245D Designated Manager status and qualification requirements.
Have three years of experience supervising staff in the human service field.
Hold a valid United States driver’s license and pass an acceptable motor vehicle background check under Dungarvin policy.
Have valid liability vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
Be able to complete personal cares and lift and transfer.
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 candidates 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coordinate programs serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or people on the autism spectrum.
Ensure direct-service shifts in assigned programs are filled by staff who meet employment conditions and are adequately oriented and trained.
Work direct-service shifts when necessary, normally no more than 16 hours per work week.
Notify a supervisor in advance, or as soon as possible when advance notice is not possible, if direct-service work will exceed 16 hours in a work week.
Adjust the schedule when needed, making arrangements with the director.
Respond to emergency calls while on call, unless prior arrangements have been made for someone of comparable authority to receive them.
Complete personal cares, lift and transfer, and transport people served in the community.

Benefits

Up to $5,000 retention bonus; current employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus associated with this 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.