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Mains'l Services, Inc. - Program Manager posted August 25, 2010

Mains'l Services, Inc. offers supports to people in their community, in or out of the family home. We believe that people, who need help due to aging, mental illness, a cognitive or physical disability, or a brain injury, flourish when their lives are filled with personal relationships and meaningful activities of their own choosing. 

We are currently seeking full-time Program Managers to work in Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and Monticello. The Program Manager provides leadership to all program employees at the site(s) using team based management techniques.  The position also performs designated coordinator functions using Personal Outcomes philosophy and standards and outcome based quality standards and manages all site operations in an efficient and timely manner and provides direct care using Creating Positive Environments tenets.  This position oversees several staff members and up to 8 in-home consumers. 

Requires a four-year degree in a field related to service provision and one year work experience with consumers with developmental disabilities, or a two-year degree in a field related to service provision and two years of work experience with consumers with developmental disabilities.  The position requires leadership skills acquired by a minimum of one-year experience in a leadership role.

The qualified applicant will possess strong written and oral communication skills.   In addition, the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships, to work independently with minimal instruction, ability to practice team based management, ability to balance requirements of multiple and varied duties, and the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations are required.  Must possess strong computer skills.

Qualified applicants please apply online at www.mainsl.com/employment and e-mail application and resume to HR@mainsl.com.

Opportunity Partners-Assistant Director, Residential posted August 16, 2010

Join Our Staff!
Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

The purpose of this position is to manage assigned residential services, licensed and/or non-licensed and direct staff in accordance with the company’s mission and strategic goals. A major emphasis of this position is to maintain and develop residential services, personal development, and community integration activities in conjunction with the needs and interests of people receiving services. This person also acts on behalf of the director in his/her absence and assists with overall program development and planning efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program Services: Oversee the provision of residential services so that processes and procedures are clearly identified and evaluated regularly and quality is improved upon continuously. Duties may include but are not limited to: a) interdepartmental coordination; b) resource development; c) quality assurance and enhancement; d) program evaluation; e) implementing regulatory procedures; and f) program reporting.
• Personnel Management: Manage personnel in such a way that teams are fully staffed and trained, individuals are valued and performance is recognized resulting in staff retention and cross functional team involvement.   Duties include but are not limited to: a) hiring; b) staff development; c) policy enforcing; and d) performance incenting and measurement.
• Program Development: Facilitate and lead program development so that personal development and services are enhanced, expanded, and new programs are developed to meet the changing needs of people receiving services. 
• Financial Management: Develop, implement and monitor budget so that projections are achieved and limits adhered too. Duties include but are not limited to: a) analyzing; b) projecting; c) reporting, and d) controlling expenses.
• Professional Involvement: Participate in professional activities so that OP’s voice is heard within the industry, trends are noted, and opportunities developed. Duties include but are not limited to: a) participating on boards and committees, b) networking, c) attending membership in professional and civic organizations, and d) presenting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with an emphasis in rehabilitation, social services or business, plus three to five years experience in a related field. Must have QMRP status. Two to three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulations services operates under.  
• Knowledge of educational techniques and curriculum development.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to unexpected situations.
• Able to motivate and direct the work of others.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of fiscal management practices.
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Innovative.
• Self-directed.
• Goal and outcome driven.
• Interest in and capable of marking public presentations.
• Negotiating skills.
• Computer skills.
• Management and supervisory skills (department, people, and project).
• Flexibility to respond to changing new situations.
• Ability to direct the work of others through supervisory skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and E-mail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle and/or transport clients in personal vehicle
• Must show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
•  Reliable transportation.

Apply online at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=518874.
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