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

Starting salary range: $65,000.00 - $66,787.50 annually, based on experience level, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K with up to 3% employer matching after one year (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• PTO donation program
• $5,000 retention bonus (current Dungarvin employees are not eligible)
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee assistance program
• Dedicated training department with paid training

About the Role

The Operational Program Director (OPD) will provide leadership and coordination for programs serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD), mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism spectrum disorders. This position blends direct care and supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall program operations for individuals with ID, DD, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism spectrum disorders
• Perform a mix of direct care and supervisory duties
• Serve as on-call support for staff and coordinators within 4-5 programs (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
• Participate in an on-call rotation for approximately 15-30 sites (Friday 5pm–Monday 8am, every 3-6 weeks, including some holidays)
• Complete personal cares, including lifting and transferring individuals served
• Transport persons served in the community

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (typical business hours)
• On-call responsibilities from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday for program support
• On-call rotation every 3-6 weeks (Friday 5pm–Monday 8am) for approximately 15-30 sites
• Some holidays included in on-call rotation (shared equally among the group)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred
• Designated Manager status per Minnesota 245D licensing requirements (245D.081)
• Three years’ experience supervising staff in the human services field (per 245D Designated Manager qualifications)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record (per Dungarvin policy)
• Valid liability vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform personal cares, lift, and transfer individuals
• Strong decision-making, time management, and communication skills
• Responsible, flexible, and adaptable
• Minimum age: 18 years (some programs require 21+ per MN foster care licensing for children’s programs)