Program Director - Full Time, Exempt

Wingspan Life Resources•Saint Paul, MN

1d•$68,900•Onsite

About The Position

Wingspan Life Resources is seeking a motivated, engaged, and committed candidate to fill the role of Program Director (PD). The PD is responsible for the development, supervision and direction of a team of House Coordinators, providing them with vision toward excellence in service, employee development guidance, and ongoing, effective oversight. The Program Director leads a team of House Coordinators ensuring all programs reflect the mission, vision and philosophy of Wingspan Life Resources and comply with state, county and federal licensing requirements.

Requirements

The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is required to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive and issues
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Willingness to take initiative, adapt to circumstances, and work independently.
Demonstrate positive demeanor
Proficient in licensing rules, regulations and other mandated requirements of the state and county
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from case managers, clients, family, licensors and the general public
Ability to comfortably utilize word and excel programs and train others in the use of these programs
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Wingspan’s mission
Qualification standards as a Designated Coordinator under 245D.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service field or four (4) years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a setting providing services to clients with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions
Experience providing services in crisis, and or high behavioral setting.
A minimum of two (2) years program management experience
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Ability to stand and walk for periods of time; frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
Ability to use restraints and lift persons or implement required therapeutic interventions, as needed and or required
A valid Minnesota Drivers’ License with current auto insurance

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, manages, and evaluates a team of House Coordinators and a skilled direct care workforce
On-site visits to evaluate and maintain quality levels of safety, living conditions, individual program plans, and new client admissions
Reviews documentation of services
Conducts health and safety investigations
Participates in licensing reviews
Maintains current knowledge of all applicable rules and statutes and trains the HC team to ensure compliance
Attends and actively participates in trainings, meetings and special events
Acts as a liaison with county and state representatives and families, assuring positive working relationships
Evaluates staffing expenses at each site recommending cost effective means of meeting client needs
Reviews and authorizes employee timesheets, expense and mileage reports, and credit card reports