Program Manager - Social Services

Meridian Services offers person-centered supports and cares to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities across a diverse range of settings. These include Residential Services, In-Home Services, and Case Management Services. Today, we have 30 group homes, 150 In-Home person served, and over 100 Case Managers across the state of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to achieve their goals!

Job Title:

Program Manager -

Residential Group Home Services Location:

Maple Grove, MN Schedule:

Monday - Friday typical daytime business hours with availability for evenings and weekends based on needs of the program and staffing. Managers are on-call for their program during the week and rotate being on-call during the weekends and holidays with a team of managers.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for the management of their assigned program, with additional support provided for on-call coverage across other programs. This includes overseeing direct care at the site, supervising and training direct care staff, and ensuring the quality of services provided to the individuals served. The Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring compliance with programming and licensing regulations, as well as managing all administrative functions and reporting for the program.

Essential Job Duties:

Supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) Train Direct Support Professionals, run monthly staff meetings, write and complete evaluations for DSP's Direct care as needed per program needs Lead meetings with parents/guardians, teachers and/or work programs, and case managers Assist with the development and implementation of person-centered plans and outcomes including writing progress reviews and making recommendations to the team on changes Assist in writing behavioral programming with Director as applicable per person served Completion of person served paperwork in compliance with 245D Coordination and attending medical and dental appointments for person's served Develop and connect with community resources to ensure successful community integration Oversight of SLS's petty cash, person's served petty cash and financial reports Ensure the home has adequate provisions for household supplies, groceries, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supervising staff in a social service field Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor's degree in human services or related field of study.

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age Have a vehicle with current car insurance Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy. Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study Proficiency in spoken and written English Language Experience working in with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health diagnosis Comfortable providing hands on personal cares, medical needs, and lifts/transfers

Meridian Services Company Benefits and Perks Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered Paid Time Off Paid Training 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year Company-Provided Life and Short Team Disability Insurance Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered Growth and Management Opportunities! Employee of the month recognition and gift card Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!