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About The Position

The Operational Program Director (OPD) leads and coordinates programs serving people with intellectual or 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 and supervisory responsibilities and requires flexibility to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs. The OPD is on call at all times unless prior arrangements have been made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls. The OPD ensures that direct-service shifts are staffed by employees who meet Dungarvin’s conditions of employment and have received adequate orientation and training. The OPD may occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week. If more than 16 hours of direct service are needed in a work week, the OPD must notify their supervisor in advance when possible, or as soon as possible otherwise. Any necessary schedule adjustment should be arranged with the director.

Requirements

  • Meet Minnesota 245D Designated Manager status requirements.
  • Have three years of experience supervising staff in the human services field, per 245D Designated Manager qualifications.
  • Hold a valid United States driver's license and meet Dungarvin's acceptable motor vehicle background check 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 age 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

  • Lead and coordinate the overall programs serving people with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or people on the autism spectrum.
  • Perform a combination of direct care and supervisory duties.
  • Remain on call at all times unless prior arrangements have been made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
  • Ensure all direct-service shifts in the programs are filled by staff who meet employment conditions and have been adequately oriented and trained.
  • Occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally no more than 16 hours per week.
  • Notify the supervisor if more than 16 hours of direct service are necessary in a work week, and arrange schedule adjustments with the director when needed.
  • Accommodate program, individual, and staff needs through a flexible schedule.
  • Complete personal care, lift and transfer, and transport people served in the community.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus; current Dungarvin employees are not eligible
  • $5,000 retention bonus

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