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 “houseparent’s” 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.

The Area/Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and administration of programs/services and new development in an assigned geographic area of the 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. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ensure that all records are accurate, up-to-date, and are in compliance with legal and corporate requirements. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all funding sources, regulatory bodies, and inter-agency liaisons and families of those we serve.
• Oversees internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with marketing development of new business and projecting revenue and monitoring monthly expenses.
• Plan, implement, and maintain all aspects of business and program development.
• Review and recommend policies and procedures to enhance program efficiency, and use technical and analytical tools to measure performance and productivity.
• Communicates changes in policy and procedures
• Hire and supervise program staff, evaluate programs and staff performance for quality assurance and utilization. Assisting in staff/caregiver training. 
• Implements agency and state quality assurance programs.
• Initiates and performs activities to ensure compliance with Dungarvin mission, strategic goals, and Dungarvin quality standards 
• Implements and analyzes persons served/staff incident tracking systems
• Negotiates and develops contracts with outside agencies

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the Human Services field with 4 years of progressive management experience required. Experience in residential services preferred

• Bachelors degree in education, social work or in human services.

• Must be able to meet Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDP) qualifications, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be willing to work flexible hours.

•  Appropriate business license as required by State Law

• Prior experience providing support and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

• Must possess sound decision-making and communication skills; be responsible, professional, and flexible.

HOURS WORKED:

40+ hours weekly serving multiple programs.  The Area Executive Director’s schedule must be flexible to accommodate various programs, personnel and organizational needs, including evening and weekend hours, as indicated.  Overnight travel may be expected on occasion. Typical hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday- Friday

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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