Program Director

Program Director

The Program Director oversees the operations for five to ten community-based residential programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (and may include individuals with complex medical and behavioral support needs). Responsible for providing leadership for 5-10 Program Managers who oversee the services for approximately 50 individuals served, including program management, financial management, property management, staff supervision and development, and maintaining individual, family, and community relations. The Program Director supervises Program Managers in all aspects of their work performance: maintaining frequent contact for coaching, monitoring completion of responsibilities and helping them resolve program or staffing issues. The Program Director ensures the program's operations comply with regulatory requirements, and with Hammer's policies and person-centered philosophy, exercising good judgement to adapt and apply the guidelines to specific situations. All employees are expected to center, model and champion Hammer's core values: Person-Centered, Relational, Opportunistic and Stewardship to provide people with intellectual and other disabilities, the opportunity to live life to its fullest.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight and Management
• Program Policy and Procedures Implementation
• Program Leadership and Supervision
• Organizational Leadership, Planning and Strategy

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure work is completed in a timely and productive manner.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and persuasively in oral and written communication on an interpersonal or group level.
• Experience exercising professional discretion and maintaining confidentiality regarding all company related matters.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people, possess effective communication skills, strong organizational skills, and complete tasks with a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Willing and able to provide comprehensive personal care to people of all genders.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working inclusively with people across all lines of difference including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, socioeconomic status, and immigration status.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license, a reliable vehicle, have a willingness to drive and be insurable under the organization's policy.

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (30 hours and above)
• Dental Insurance (30 hours and above)
• Vision Insurance (20 hours and above)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Training
• Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Access to Employee Success Coach who assists employees within their first year of employment.