Area Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

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. 

FUN FACT:

Our founders (Husband and wife duo) Tim and Diane Madden opened the first Dungarvin program, an ICF/MR serving 15 people, in St. Paul, Minnesota, in March 1976. Tim and Diane were the live-in “houseparents” for that first program. Through the success of that program Dungarvin has grown to employ approximately 4,000 people who currently provide supports to over 4,000 individuals across 14 states.

Job Description

Dungarvin has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic leader for our operations in and throughout the Rock County area.

The Area Director is responsible for the overall management and administration of programs/services and new development in assigned geographic area of state. This includes budget development and implementation, rate negotiation, licensing, strategic evaluation and planning, staff development, hiring and supervision of program directors and assigned support staff, policy development, marketing, and proposal development. Ensure that services/supports provided to individuals are of the highest quality.  Create and maintain close relationships with families, guardians, and funders.  

The Area Director joins a team of other Area Directors within the State to drive Dungarvin outcomes and area objectives.

SKILLS CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

  • Knowledge and experience with all service programs strongly preferred. This includes Home and Community based services.
  • Demonstrated experience with juggling multiple priorities while remaining focused on staff and service quality
  • Knowledge of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Neurocognitive disorders (Strongly prefer dual diagnosis or complex behavior support needs). 
  • Having strong decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, and flexible.
  • A passion for excellence, able to set standards and hold people accountable.
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Have knowledge of the State and federal laws

Qualifications

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.  The State Director, based on the needs of the local area, determines additional supervisory and administrative experience requirements.
  • Must have good decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, and flexible.
  • Must have experience in working with people with disabilities.
  • Experience with licensed DHS settings.

Ideal candidates must:

  • Be flexible to accommodate various programs, personnel and organizational needs.  
  • Be willing to travel
  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms using positive interpersonal skills

Additional Information

We offer:

  • 401(k) plan available
  • Paid time off
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Travel reimbursement

Benefits eligible, 1st of the month following two months in the position!

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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11/19

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