Program Director (Behavioral and Mental Health Focus) $5000 Retention Bonus - Degreed Applicants)
About The Position
As a Program Director at Dungarvin, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of the assigned residential programs, supervising traditional DD/IDD programs as well as behavioral programs in certified Adult Family Homes (AFH). The Program Director is typically responsible for a caseload of approximately 2-4 adult residential program sites, with 1-4 residents per home and 10-12 direct reports per program (depending on the programs). The ideal candidate will have previous experience supervising staff and working with adults with disabilities and challenging behaviors, as well as with those requiring crisis management and behavioral interventions. This position is a mixture of admin and direct care duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science or related field is preferred
- A minimum of 2 years managerial/supervisory experience, including hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees
- At least 1 year of full-time, direct experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities
- Experience with mental health preferred
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Reliable vehicle with current auto liability insurance
- Must demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible
Nice To Haves
- Strategic Talent Partner: Collaborate closely with Operations and HR to anticipate staffing needs, proactively pipeline candidates, and support both planned and urgent hiring.
- Pipeline Builder: Develop diverse, innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent benches ahead of hiring timelines.
- Results-Driven Executor: Turn deadlines into action plans, manage multiple requisitions efficiently, and drive projects through to completion.
- Influencer & Communicator: Present insights confidently to hiring leaders, shape hiring decisions, set clear expectations, and build trusted partnerships.
- Agile & Resilient: Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and handle challenges with sound judgment.
- Process-Oriented & Detail-Focused: Maintain organized workflows, track metrics, meet deadlines, and continuously improve recruitment processes.
- Data & Tech-Savvy: Leverages ATS platforms, Microsoft 365, sourcing tools, and reporting dashboards (Excel, Power BI) to streamline recruiting processes, analyze pipeline metrics, and drive data-informed hiring decisions.
- Remote-Ready & Self-Disciplined: Stay productive in a condensed schedule, manage time intentionally, and remain fully engaged during working hours.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of assigned group homes
- Develop, maintain, and review ISPs, BSPs, or IPPs
- Partner with families, case managers, and other stakeholders on a regular basis
- Manage household and individual budgets
- Provide thorough, complete, and timely on-site orientation to new staff
- Directly train employees in all areas of program implementation
- Provide ongoing coaching and development of all employees
- Complete employee evaluations, conduct investigations, and initiate disciplinary actions and terminations, as needed
- Schedule and lead team meetings
- Develop and implement employee schedules
Benefits
- 401k plan with a 3% employer match after one year of services
- Company-provided hardware and cell phone stipend
- Pet insurance
- PTO that increases with tenure
- PTO donation program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free life insurance and free long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance, FSA, and HSA
- Mileage reimbursement
- Growth and development opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 17 states of services
- Discount on your personal Verizon monthly bill, among other national discount programs
- $5000 Retention Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
