Area Director - IDD / DD Services - Dungarvin

Who We Are:

Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families.

Company Perks/Benefits: 

• Starting Pay: $81,400.00 
• Must reside in south-central Wisconsin
• Innovative, collaborative environment with work/life blend 
• 401(k) plan
• Company-provided hardware  
• Pet Insurance 
• PTO (PAID TIME OFF) that increases with tenure 
• Medical, dental, and vision (Domestic partners eligible for Dental) 
• Discount on your personal Verizon/T-Mobile monthly bill; among other national discount programs 
• FREE Long-term Life Insurance  
• Supplemental Insurance, FSA, and HSA 
• PayActiv – Access a portion of your wages before payday 
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Referral Bonus Program 

What You Get To Do: 

The Area Director is responsible for providing overall managerial oversight of approximately 10-12 residential programs (including high acuity). This position is responsible for supervision of approximately four (4) Program Directors. This position will oversee programs within south central Wisconsin (within 1.5 hours of Madison, WI).  

The Area Director will have overall supervision of the programs, retention, training, and development. In addition to the organization and implementation of direct support, person-centered planning, advocacy, regulatory compliance, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the training and supervision of program Directors, evaluating program and staff performance to ensure exceptional quality and efficient utilization. Moreover, offer valuable support for staff and caregiver training to enhance their skills and expertise. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all funding sources, regulatory bodies, and families of those we serve ensuring licensing and compliance. 
• Navigating, managing and leading all aspects of program/area financial performance, including budget management, contract review/adherence and rate negotiation. 
• Collaborate effectively with the State management team to optimize state-wide operations. 
• Assure proper management of persons served and household finances. 
• Assess and propose policies and procedures to elevate program efficiency; leverage technical and analytical tools to gauge performance and productivity, pinpointing any service gaps.

What Makes You A Great Fit: 

• Bachelor's degree in: Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Allied Health, Health and Human Services, Human Services Management, Social Work, or Behavioral Science or a related field.   
• 4 years of managerial experience in the field of human services or healthcare (preferably overseeing community-based programs and support for adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities) 
• Experience in behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approach to care in alignment with home and community-based services requirements
• Knowledge and experience in mental/behavioral health crisis prevention and intervention

Skills Crucial to Success in this Role: 

• Experience in service delivery to people with challenging behaviors/mental health needs and who require behavioral intervention preferred.  
• Experience working with a budget ranging from $5-7M
• Knowledgeable and adaptable to new software technologies such as: PLANFUL, ULTIPRO, KRONOS, THERAP, DASHBOARD AND E-GUARDIANSHIP. In addition to being an intermediate-level user of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

Hours: 

• This is a full-time position that should be able to support program, personnel, and organizational demands. While the typical schedule is from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, it may entail additional evening and weekend hours.

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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