Disability Services 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

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED & EMERGING LEADERS!

Dungarvin has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic leader as the Area Director for our operations in and throughout Rock County! This position offices in Janesville, WI.

The Area Director is responsible for:

·         Overall management, leadership and administration of Area programs/services.

·         New business/program development in the assigned geographic area of state.

·         Navigating, managing and leading all aspects of program financial performance including: budget management and development, rate negotiation

·         Proving leadership, coaching and guidance to a team of Program Directors; staff/team development

·         Licensing and regulatory compliance

·         Critical thinking and strategic evaluation

·         System/Process identification, management and development

·         Collaborating across departments to effectively lead and direct Area activities and initiatives

·         Effective coordination of referrals/assessments and admissions to drive census

·         Promoting and leading effective relations with external stakeholders (Case Managers, Guardians, families, funders, etc.)

·         Quality service delivery and outcomes; driving quality improvement practices and systems

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 management experience with home and community-based programs and supports.  
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working within the field of community-based care, social work and/or working with individuals receiving supportive services in the area(s) of Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and Neurocognitive disorders
  • Financial and business acumen – ability to read financial statements and interpret data
  • Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Leadership experience managing diverse personalities across multi-site locations
  • Demonstrated leadership to drive excellence through accountability, expectations and standards
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and spoken)
  • DHS 83 and DHS 88 regulatory knowledge and experience, strongly preferred

Qualifications

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field. 
  • Experience managing community-based programs and supports for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities
  • Ability to office out of the Janesville area with remote work arrangements
  • Be willing to travel to programs within Area of responsibility
  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional Information

We offer:

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

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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