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

About the role

At Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs. Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored. Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate overall programs serving persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Perform a mixture of direct care and supervisory duties.
• Ensure all direct service shifts in assigned programs are filled by staff who have met Dungarvin conditions of employment and have been adequately oriented and trained.
• Work direct service shifts as needed, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week; notify supervisor in advance if more than 16 hours of direct service are necessary in any work week (per Dungarvin Policy A-02: WAGE AND SALARY DETERMINATION).
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate various program, individual, and staff needs.
• Serve on-call at all times unless prior arrangements have been made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
• Complete personal cares and lift/transfer individuals served.
• Transport persons served in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred.
• Must hold Designated Manager status per Minnesota 245D licensing requirements (245D.081).
• Three years’ experience supervising staff in the human service field per 245D Designated Manager qualifications.
• Valid United States driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle background check per Dungarvin policy.
• Valid liability vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete personal cares, lift and transfer, and transport persons served.
• Demonstrated good decision-making, time management, and communication skills; responsible and flexible.
• At least 18 years of age (some programs require at least 21 per Minnesota requirements for children’s foster care licensed programs).

Pay

• Starting salary: $65,000 – $66,787.50 annually (based on experience level; may vary depending on individual skills and qualifications).
• $5,000 retention bonus.
• Note: Current employees of Dungarvin are not eligible for the sign-on bonus associated with this position.

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 (eligibility requirements apply).
• Paid time off.
• PTO donation program.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee assistance program.
• Dedicated training department with paid training.

Schedule

• Full-time organizational position (may be part-time within any given home).
• Schedule must be flexible to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs.
• On-call at all times unless prior arrangements are made for comparable authority to receive emergency calls.
• Direct service work normally not to exceed 16 hours per week.

Job reference: 10/22 #DMNFLMJ