Program Manager - Social Services

Meridian Services; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking a Program Manager for Residential Group Home Services in Cottage Grove, MN. The role oversees program operations, direct care, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance to ensure quality services for individuals served.

The Program Manager will coordinate with families and professionals, develop person-centered plans, and manage administrative tasks. A background in human services plus supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance.
• Clean driving record as per Meridian Services policy.
• Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• Train DSPs, conduct monthly staff meetings, and complete DSP evaluations.
• Provide direct care as needed for program operations.
• Lead meetings with parents/guardians, teachers, work programs, and case managers.
• Assist with person-centered plans, progress reviews, and team recommendations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

Associates degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Certificate in human services

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager – Residential Group Home Services

Location: Cottage Grove, MN

Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime business hours with required on-call for all shifts Monday-Friday (early morning, evening, overnight, etc.) due to staffing and program needs. Managers rotate a weekends and holiday on-call expectation with a team of managers; You will be on-call for all shifts on select weekends and holidays as needed.

Wage: Starting at $55,000 annual salary including Full-Time benefits, Paid Time Off, and Bonus Opportunities

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the management of their assigned program, with additional support provided for on-call coverage across other programs. This includes overseeing direct care at the site, supervising and training direct care staff, and ensuring the quality of services provided to the individuals served. The Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring compliance with programming and licensing regulations, as well as managing all administrative functions and reporting for the program.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s)
• Train Direct Support Professionals, run monthly staff meetings, write and complete evaluations for DSP’s
• Direct care as needed per program needs
• Lead meetings with parents/guardians, teachers and/or work programs, and case managers
• Assist with the development and implementation of person-centered plans and outcomes including writing progress reviews and making recommendations to the team on changes
• Assist in writing behavioral programming with Director as applicable per person served
• Completion of person served paperwork in compliance with 245D
• Coordination and attending medical and dental appointments for person’s served
• Develop and connect with community resources to ensure successful community integration
• Oversight of SLS’s petty cash, person’s served petty cash and financial reports
• Ensure the home has adequate provisions for household supplies, groceries, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising staff in a social service field
• Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field of study.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have a vehicle with current car insurance
• Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
• Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study
• Proficiency in spoken and written English Language
• Experience working in with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health diagnosis
• Comfortable providing hands on personal cares,medical needs, and lifts/transfers