PROGRAM DIRECTOR - BIRCH

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DRCC Birch offers a warm and supportive environment for four individuals to thrive and engage in their community. The individuals enjoy an active lifestyle, including attending plays, concerts, movies, hiking, and community education classes such as cooking and art.

As the Program Director (PD), you will lead and support a dedicated team in providing high-quality care and meaningful opportunities both within the home and in the community. You will oversee daily operations, ensure care plans are followed, and support staff in providing personal cares and responding effectively to behavioral challenges as they arise. Experience with care coordination, team leadership, and behavioral support strategies is strongly preferred.

This is a Full-Time salaried position. The starting wage is $23.25 per hour plus 1 ($0.75) staffing differentials equally $24.00 per hour. The benefits package includes: paid vacation and sick, eligible to participate in the medical/dental insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), supplemental insurance options, employer-paid basic life/AD&D and LTD insurance, and the 401(k) plan with Employer Match and Profit-Sharing.

DRCC is a non-profit agency supporting individuals with disabilities, by creating opportunities to live rich and meaningful lives with family, friends, work and community, throughout Northeastern MN.

DRCC recruits, develops, and retains a high quality workforce who will support the individuals we serve. Come join our team – be part of a supportive work team creating homes that are comfortable places for individuals to live and work – homes that are accessible, clean, and well-maintained. DRCC has an open, honest culture that values each individual including our employees!

DRCC offers on-going paid training and support, and opportunities to grow and advance within our organization.

The Program Director (PD) will:

A. Provide Program Leadership by:

1. Assuring that privacy and respect are shown to each person receiving services

2. Representing and promoting the rights and views of people served

3. Assuring that quality assurance measures are implemented and that licensing standards are met on a continuous basis for the health, safety and well-being of each person served

4. Developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing the Coordinated Service and Support Plan Addendum according to individual needs and applicable licensing standards

5. Assisting clients with personal care including lifting, transferring, bathing, and toileting as needed

6. Implementing behavior management plans including physical escorts, restraints, etc. when needed

7. Assuring that DRCC’s policies and procedures are followed

8. Directly supervising all personnel

B. Provide Personnel Leadership by:

1. Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training and supervising Assistant Program Directors and Direct Support Professionals

2. Providing support, training, guidance and feedback to Assistant Program Directors and Direct Support Professionals

3. Promoting, facilitating, and maintaining a team management approach

C. Ensure Building Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement by:

1. Assisting in the determination of capital needs

2. Coordinating and assuring that building maintenance and housekeeping needs are met

D. Develop and Manage Program Budget by:

1. Establishing a budget with the Senior Director and CFO for each fiscal year

2. Monitoring and staying within the budget

3. Pursuing and monitoring funding for each person being served

E. Communicate and Coordinate services by:

1. Representing DRCC through positive working relationships with family, friends, professionals and the community

2. Promoting DRCC philosophy to all team members

3. Ensuring program continuity with work, day programming, and other community services on an ongoing basis

Currently we are looking for the right person who will provide the overall management and oversight for this program, meeting the needs for all persons being served, maintaining a comfortable atmosphere and opportunities to grow. Should be comfortable with providing personal cares and able to work overnight shifts, if necessary.

Our desired candidate will be passionate about improving the lives of others, possess maturity, integrity, honesty, and patience. All applicants must:

· Have one of the following:

o a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, and 1 year of full-time work experience providing direct care services;

o an associate degree in a field related to human services, and two years of full time work experience providing direct care services;

o a diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and 3 years of full time work experience providing direct care services;

o a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities;

o four years of full time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities.

o A prospective applicant for this position who has relevant experience, but does not meet the minimum qualifications, may request to be considered. The request will be reviewed by the management team and the applicant will be notified of the decision.

· Have supervisory experience leading a team, providing guidance, instruction, direction and leadership

· Be proficient using a computer, email and online resources,business-related software, and office equipment

· Maintain valid driver’s license with no restrictions and have a working vehicle

· Be at least 18 years of age

· Be able to pass a background check

For more information, please contact Beth Anderson. Phone (218) 722-8180, ext. 104

Join our team if you’re passionate about improving the lives of others

DRCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Direct Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person