Program Director - High Acuity

Job Description

What You Will Do :

As Program Director , you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of the assigned residential programs, supervising both High Acuity and Traditional DD / IDD programs.

The ideal Program Director candidate will have previous experience supervising staff and working with people with disabilities and challenging behaviors, as well as those requiring crisis management and behavioral interventions.

The Program Director will primarily oversee High Acuity settings but may also support Traditional settings on an on-call basis.

In High Acuity settings, the Program Director is typically responsible for overseeing 1-2 program sites, usually with 1-2 residents per home, and will supervise approximately 10-12 Direct Support Professionals per program.

In Traditional settings, the Program Director is typically responsible for a caseload of approximately 2-4 program sites, with a larger number of clients and a smaller number of direct reports per program.

The Program Director's caseload will primarily involve programs located in Dane County and may include travel to the Wisconsin Dells area.

As Program Director, you will also :

• Oversee personnel management and program coordination, including but not limited to ensuring that staff complete orientation and ongoing training
• Monitor all aspects of the programs, including but not limited to program implementation and development of clients' individual goals and plans
• Facilitate coordination and management of the overall operations
• Manage medical, financial, and maintenance aspects of the programs

Work Environment and Office Hours :

This position is in-office, providing site supervision for direct care staff. This role involves typical office hours, Monday through Friday, full-time.

Additionally, the Program Director must have a flexible schedule with the ability to be on-call when needed (this includes weekends and odd hours).

The starting salary for this position is $58,100 annually, with regularly scheduled pay increases.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 retention / sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

What We Look For :

• A bachelor’s degree is required , preferably in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science or related field
• A minimum of 2 years managerial / supervisory experience, including hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees, is required
• At least 1 year of full-time, direct experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities
• Must demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Reliable vehicle with current auto liability insurance

Other Qualifications :

• Experience managing and implementing financial budgets
• Must have good decision-making and time-management skills
• Ability to work successfully with a diverse population of individuals (employees and persons supported)
• Must be able to effectively provide support, supervision, and positive leadership to assigned Direct Support Professionals

Additional Information

What We Offer :

• Starting pay : $58,100 / year
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• 401k plan with a 3% employer match after two years of services
• Company-provided hardware and cell phone stipend
• Pet insurance
• PTO that increases with tenure
• PTO donation program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life insurance and free long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance, FSA, and HSA
• Mileage reimbursement
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 15 states of services
• Discount on your personal Verizon monthly bill, among other national discount programs
• A dedicated training department with paid training

Equal Opportunity Employer

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