Regional Director

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Grand Rapids, MN

3d

About The Position

The Regional Director provides leadership and oversight for programs supporting
people with identified needs under Minnesota’s 245D licensing standards. This
role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements while delivering
high-quality, person-centered services. Essential functions include managing
multiple program sites, supervising, and developing staff, maintaining budgets
and staffing plans, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and driving
quality assurance and training initiatives. Success in this position requires
strong knowledge of 245D regulations, proven leadership experience, and the
ability to balance compliance, quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Human Service or comparable related experience is required.
• The designated manager must be competent to perform the duties as required with a minimum of three years of supervisory level experience in a program providing direct support services to people with disabilities or persons age 65 and older.
• Knowledge of provision of service for people with identified needs in Minnesota.
• Driver’s license required. Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Five years’ work experience with similar population, including 2 years in a leadership and management position is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple program sites
• Supervising and developing staff
• Maintaining budgets and staffing plans
• Fostering relationships with stakeholders
• Driving quality assurance and training initiatives

Benefits

• All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
• Employees working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans.
• Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
• Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
• Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24+ different services.
• A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
• An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees