Program Director

About the role

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life! This position will be a traveling role and will cover homes in Houston, Pasadena and La Porte.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management and program coordination including assuring they complete orientation, and ongoing training.
• Monitor all aspects of the program including developing individual goals and plans, implementing the program.
• Assure coordination and management of the overall operations, medical, financial and maintenance aspects of the programs, through guiding and directing the designee of the site.
• Ensure the atmosphere of the overall program is therapeutic, provides optimal growth for individuals, and preserves individuals’ dignity and self worth.
• Schedule, lead, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, while assuring continuity between services.
• Communicate directly with case managers/service coordinators in a manner that encourages the continued growth and happiness of individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study required.
• A program director must have the qualifications of an intellectual disability professional, based on a bachelor’s degree in a human services field plus a minimum of one-year, full time, direct experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing participants programs, implementing budgets, and supervising employees is desired.
• Must demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible.
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training