Program Director

Dungarvin; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

PAID training and orientation

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Growth and Development Opportunities

401 K plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck - access to pay before payday

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Program Director to oversee and coordinate the overall assigned program(s) serving individuals with developmental disabilities, combining direct care and supervisory duties. You'll lead personnel management, program coordination, and ensure smooth operations across medical, financial, and maintenance aspects, while fostering a person-centered approach.

Typical schedule is Mon–Fri 8am–5pm with on-call flexibility; requires a bachelor’s degree in human services, IDD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required.
• At least 1 year full-time direct experience working with participants with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in management and working with development disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management and program coordination including orientation and ongoing training.
• Monitor all aspects of the program including developing individual goals and plans.
• Coordinate and manage operations, medical, financial and maintenance aspects via site designee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Decision-making

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Job description

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.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Who We Are

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.

Starting salary: $52,000

Perks/Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get To Do

As the Program Director you will have oversight and be responsible for coordinating and managing the overall assigned program or programs (residential and/or day program) in relation to individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). This position is a mixture of both direct care and supervisory duties.

Main duties include:

• Personnel management and program coordination including but not limited to assuring they complete orientation, and ongoing training.
• Monitor all 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 the designee of the site.

HOURS

• Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm. Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to be on call when needed.

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study required.
• At least 1 year full time, direct experience working with participants with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in management and working with development disabilities
• Must demonstrate good decision‑making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible.
• Valid driver’s license
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process

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.