Assistant Program Administrator, Full time Fergus Falls, MN

St. Francis Health Services; Fergus Falls, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

EAP

Job summary

Prairie Community Services is seeking an Assistant Program Administrator to support the Program Administrator in overseeing programs for persons served, staffing, and finances to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Starting salary is $62,400 per year.

The role is based in Fergus Falls, MN, on-site, with responsibilities across program operations and coordination with other departments. The ideal candidate has experience in human services, budget planning and personnel management,

Qualifications

• Experience in human services field.
• Budget planning and personnel management preferred.
• Must pass DHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to supervisory staff.
• Ensure adequate supervision and staff development.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, onboarding and evaluating staff.
• Coordinate in-services to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise financial accounts of persons served.
• Support development of systems for coordination across the organization.

Skills

Human Services experience

Budget planning

Personnel management

Job description

Assistant Program Administrator, Full time Fergus Falls, MN

Job Category: Program Leadership

Requisition Number: ASSIS003508

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA

Description

About the job: As an Assistant Program Administrator, you will assist the Program Administrator in supervising the overall operation of the programs that include persons served, personnel and finance to ensure the programs are in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures. Starting salary is $62,400 per year.

Essential job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide training and support to supervisory staff, assisting them in developing and maintaining a program that maximizes the benefits of persons served.
• Provide or ensure there is adequate supervision, assistance, and training to staff in the development of methodology and in documentation of person served progress on objectives/programs.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, onboarding and evaluating program staff, assuring appropriate staff are on duty.
• Coordinate in-services during the year to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
• Supervise persons served financial accounts where appropriate and agreed upon.
• Assist Program Administrator and/or Regional Director in the development and implementation of systems that enhance coordination and communication between the program and other parts of the organization

Qualifications:

• Experience providing services in the Human Services’ field.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing individual programs, budget planning and implementation, and personnel management preferred.
• Experience with financial management, health care administration and community service agencies desired.
• Must have time management, administrative, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must pass DHS background clearance.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet company driving criteria.
• Must be able to perform and demonstrate the duties of Direct Support Provider and Program Coordinator/Director.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and understand the English language while conducting company business.

Benefits That Support You:

• Your well-being matters to us. That’s why we provide exempt-level team membersflexible paid time away—designed to give you the time you need, when you need it most, without worrying about accruals or tracking.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage — 100% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans.
• Health Savings Account Contributions — $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance.
• Peace of Mind — $20,000 employer-sponsored life insurance. Plus, access to an additional voluntary plan.
• Retirement Readiness — Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits — dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD), and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why choose us:

At Prairie Community Services, we respect life, self, colleagues and others. We support individuals who receive services in our residential programs and through Community- Based Services by assessing and utilizing their strengths and skills to encourage, teach, and help them to achieve their hopes and dreams.

As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service and stewardship, we will train you for success!

Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experience

Preferred

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