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Dungarvin inc

Program Director - $3000 Retention Bonus

Dungarvin inc, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Program Director - $3000 Retention Bonus

Full-time

Who We Are: At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Company Perks/Benefits:

$3000 Retention Bonus – Paid out in three increments

Starting wage: $54,100–$59,300 annual salary based on education level

401k plan with a 3% employer match after one year of services

Company‑provided hardware and cell phone stipend

PTO that increases with tenure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free life insurance and free long‑term disability insurance

Supplemental insurance, FSA, and HSA

Growth and development opportunities

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job mobility options within Dungarvin's 15 states of services

Discount on your personal Verizon monthly bill, among other national discount programs

What You Get to Do: As a

Program Director

at Dungarvin, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the operations of the assigned residential programs, supervising traditional and behavioral DD/IDD programs in community‑based residential settings (CBRF). The Program Director is typically responsible for a caseload of approximately 2–4 adult residential program sites, with 1–4 residents per home and 10–12 direct reports per program (depending on the programs).

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supervising staff and working with adults with disabilities and challenging behaviors, as well as with those requiring crisis management and behavioral interventions. This position is a mixture of admin and direct care duties.

Key Duties:

Oversee all aspects of assigned group homes

Develop, maintain, and review ISPs, BSPs, or IPPs

Partner with families, case managers, and other stakeholders on a regular basis

Manage household and individual budgets

Provide thorough, complete, and timely on‑site orientation to new staff

Directly train employees in all areas of program implementation

Provide ongoing coaching and development of all employees

Complete employee evaluations, conduct investigations, and initiate disciplinary actions and terminations, as needed

Schedule and lead team meetings

Develop and implement employee schedules

Work Environment and Office Hours: This position is in‑office, providing site supervision for direct care staff. This role involves typical office hours, Monday through Friday, full‑time. Additionally, the Program Director must have a flexible schedule with the ability to be on‑call when needed (this includes weekends and odd hours).

What Makes You a Great Fit:

A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field, is preferred

A minimum of 2 years managerial/supervisory experience, including hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees

At least 1 year of full‑time, direct experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities

Experience with mental health preferred

A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Reliable vehicle with current auto liability insurance

Must demonstrate good decision-making, time management and communication skills, and be responsible, mature, and flexible

Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

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.

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