Operational Program Director​/245D Designated Manager

Overview

At Dungarvin, 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.

Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.

Operational Program Director (OPD) – Washington/Ramsey County, MN area

• Starting Salary: $65,000.00 - $66,787.50 annually
• $5,000.00 retention bonus
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• 401K with up to 3% employer matching after one year
• PTO, PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated training department with paid training
• Note:
  
  Current employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

Hours: Full-time organizational position (may be part-time within any given home). The OPD's schedule must be flexible to accommodate various 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.

• Lead and coordinate the programs serving persons with , DD, mental health diagnoses, medical needs, and/or autism spectrum; mixture of direct care and supervisory duties.
• Ensure all direct service shifts in their programs are filled by staff who meet Dungarvin conditions of employment and have been orientated and trained to perform their jobs.
• Occasionally perform direct service shifts; normally not to exceed 16 hours per week. If more hours are necessary, notify supervisor in advance per policy.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing to meet program needs; communicate schedule adjustments with directors as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field preferred. Candidates must be a Designated Manager per 245D licensing requirements in MN (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• 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.
• Valid liability vehicle insurance with reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform personal cares and lift/transfer as required; able to transport persons served in the community.
• Strong decision-making, time management, communication skills; responsible and flexible.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; some programs require at least 21 years of age for certain roles.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are part of what makes our organization strong. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.