Program Director

Dungarvin inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off accrual

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Dedicated training department

Job summary

Dungarvin in Baton Rouge seeks a Program Director to oversee four assigned programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate goals, plans, and program implementation while balancing direct care duties with supervisory responsibilities.

You will supervise personnel, manage program operations including budgeting, and lead interdisciplinary team meetings to support continued growth and happiness for recipients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
• Experience as an intellectual disability professional preferred, based on a bachelor’s degree in human services plus at least one year of full-time direct experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee programs (4 in Baton Rouge) and ensure orientation and ongoing training.
• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of the program including goals, plans and budgeting.
• Schedule and lead interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate with case managers/service coordinators to support individuals’ growth and happiness.
• Ensure a therapeutic atmosphere and dignified, growth-oriented experiences for individuals.

Skills

Personnel management

Program coordination

Interdisciplinary meetings

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

AtDungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’rea mission-driven team rooted in respect,responseand choice. Since 1976,we’vebeen dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provideperson centeredsupportsthat allow people to live independently as possible.You’llwork directly with people in need ofassistance, 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 toimpactsomeone’s life!

Salary: $45,000 yearly

• 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 work40 hoursin a 2-week period
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

Job Description

As theProgramDirectoryou will have oversight andbe responsible forcoordinating and managing the overall assigned programs (4 in total; All in Baton Rouge)in relation to individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD).Theprogram directoris responsible formonitoringall aspects of the programincluding but not limited to developing individual goals and plans, implementingprogram.This position is a mixture of both direct care and supervisory duties.

What You GetToDo:

• Personnel management and program coordination including but not limited to assuring they complete orientation, and ongoing training.
• Monitorall aspects of the program including but not limited to 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 thedesignee of the site.
• Ensure theatmosphere of the overall program is therapeutic, providesoptimalgrowth for individuals, and preserves individuals’ dignity andself worth.
• Schedule, lead, andparticipateininterdisciplinary team meetings,whileassuring continuity between services.
• Communicate directly with case managers/service coordinators in a manner that encourages the continued growth and happiness of individuals.

Qualifications

What Makes YouAGreat Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree ina humanservices field of study required.
• A program director must have the qualifications ofan 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 implementingparticipantsprograms, implementing budgets, and supervising employees is desired.
• Mustdemonstrategood decision-making, timemanagementand communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible.
• Good communicationis key in this role.You’llrely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.