Program Director - Dungarvin

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life! Join our Portage team as a Program Director! 

Dungarvin is hiring a Program Director. As a Program Director, you will have oversight and be responsible for coordinating and managing the overall assigned program or programs in relation to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. This position is a mixture of both direct care and supervisory duties. This role will support our homes in LaPorte and Porter counties.

Why This Role:  

• Personal fulfillment, meaningful career, and the change to make a difference.  
• Build meaningful bonds with persons served and their families. 
• Further develop your leadership experience in the social service field 
• Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same. 

Schedule:  Full-time with on call responsibilities. Schedule will vary based on needs of programs and may include evenings and weekends. 

Perks/Benefits:  

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 
• Supplemental Insurance 
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts  
• Pet Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services 
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) accrual -  
• PTO Donation 
• Growth and Development Opportunities 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Scheduled pay increases 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Mileage reimbursement 
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts 
• Pay Active- access to 50% of your pay before payday.  
• PAID training and orientation.  

What You Get To Do:   

• 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.  

Who We Are: 

At Dungarvin, we're all about making a positive impact in people's lives. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing a person-centered approach. We're all about personal care and support, encouraging our clients to chase their dreams, while our team provides the help, they need to make important choices and get the care they deserve.

What Makes You A Great Fit:  

• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study preferred. 
• 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 or intellectual disabilities.  
• Prior experience in developing and implementing individual's programs, implementing budgets, and supervising employees is desired. 
• Demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible and flexible. 
• Ability to lift/transfer and provide personal cares to persons served. 
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance 

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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