Program Director: Lead IDD Programs & Teams

Dungarvin; Norman (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401 K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Program Director to oversee residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role combines direct care with supervisory duties and requires coordinating staff, programs, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, have 2+ years in management, and demonstrate strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills. A valid driver's license and clear background check are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field.
• At least 1 year of 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 or intellectual disabilities.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing individuals' programs, implementing budgets, and supervising employees is desired.
• Demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible and flexible.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Ability to lift/transfer and provide personal cares to persons served.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Successful clearance of a criminal background check for licensing requirement - pre-employment requirement.
• Good communication is key in this role. You'll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management and program coordination including but not limited to assuring staff 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.
• Provide leadership and team building with staff at programs.
• Ensure quality of services in alignment with person centered practices, licensing and Dungarvin expectations.
• Direct care as needed at programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field

Job description

Dungarvin is seeking a Program Director to oversee residential and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role combines direct care with supervisory duties and requires coordinating staff, programs, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, have 2+ years in management, and demonstrate strong communication, budgeting, and leadership skills. A valid driver's license and clear background check are required.