Program Director

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Program Director

Salary

$70,574.40 - $115,752.00 Annually

Location

(Lake Owasso Residence) Shoreview, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-01300

Department

62B01-Lake Owasso/DevtSvc

Opening Date

02/06/2025

Closing Date

2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

Union

Unrepresented

FLSA Status

nonexempt

Basic Function

To design, develop, implement and evaluate the program plan for Lake Owasso Residence and for individual residents; to assist the administrator in the organization and supervision of services provided to residents; and perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed

  1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
  2. Implement standards of the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Human Services.
  3. Coordinate nursing, psychopharmacological, psychiatric and medical services to assure that there are appropriate treatment plans when needed.
  4. Integrate all aspects of daily living into residents' programs and treatment plans.
  5. Design programs to meet the needs of all residents including behavior modification programs to deal with self-abusive behavior, assaultive behavior, speech improvement and skill development, self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
  6. Supervise, schedule, train, evaluate and coach Program Supervisors in their professional role; supervise the Lake Owasso Day Services and Crisis Services program.
  7. In coordination with Human Resources, develop employment exams for Residential Counselor, Behavior Analyst and Program Supervisor positions.
  8. Evaluate ongoing work performance of Program Supervisors, Behavior Analysts and Residential Counselors.
  9. Assist the Administrator in designing and integrating new program components and services.
  10. Schedule Program Supervisor coverage, staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings for residents and special events.
  11. Design and coordinate staff professional and skill development with special emphasis place upon behavior modification techniques.
  12. Speak before community groups and serve on internal and external committees.
  13. Supervise the security and safety of staff and residents.
  14. Set behaviorally specific goals for residents and supervise a complete system of evaluating and reporting specific outcomes for residents.
  15. Have charge of the residence in the absence of the administrator.
  16. Provide quality assurance oversite for all programs and services.
  17. Assist the administrator with labor contract issues and participate in Labor Management Committee meetings and bargaining.
  18. Conduct investigations of both resident and staff incidents/accidents.
  19. Coordinate a division of services including staff, scheduling, clients, licensure, and paperwork responsibilities.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.

 

SUPERVISOR/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Directly supervise 5 program staff and indirectly supervise up to 110.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences or human services field.

 

Experience:  Four years of professional staff supervision and experience in the field of developmental disabilities including experience in program design with specific training and experience in developing and implementing all levels of behavior modification programs.  

 

Substitution:  Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

 

Certifications/Licensure:  The individual must meet federal standards for certification as the facility's Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

  • Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Program Director will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” Do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination. The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Program Director. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. 

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. 

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin. 

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

 To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. For further information regarding this posting, please contact Corrin.FaggeTt@co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
    • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
    • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
    • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered
 
  • Pre-tax Benefit Program
    • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
    • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan
 
  • Paid time off
    • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
    • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
    • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay
 
  • Retirement benefits
    • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
    • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
    • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation
 
  • Transit and parking
    • Fully funded Metropass.
    • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account
 
  • Employee well-being
    • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
    • Wellness programming
    • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions
 
  • Life Insurance and Disability leave
    • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available 
    • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
    • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period
 
  • Career development
    • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
    • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
    • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2025 benefits, visit: https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2025-benefits

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you completed or currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County? Examples may include a program in partnership with HIRED, Project for Pride in Living (PPL), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, or an internship (including Right Track Plus), fellowship, limited duration assignment, provisional assignment, temporary opportunity or participating in a work experience like the Young Adult Career Academy, or job shadow experience. Answer No if none of the above.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have or have you ever held a professional license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered "Yes" to question #3, please list the type of license(s) and the State or jurisdiction the license is or was held; also indicate the status of your license(s). If this does not apply to you, please write "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Do you have four, full-time years of professional staff supervision and experience in the field of intellectual disabilities including program design with specific training and developing and implementing all levels of behavior modification programs?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please list the type of license(s) and the State or jurisdiction the license is or was held; also indicate the status of your license(s). If this does not apply to you, please write "N/A" in the space provided.
07
Which best describes your formal supervisory experience? Experience should include responsibility for direct reports, hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, training, staff development, etc. DO NOT INCLUDE INTERNS, VOLUNTEERS, OR ANY UNPAID STAFF MEMBERS.
  • No experience in this area.
  • Less than 1 year.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years.
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years.
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years.
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years.
  • 5 or more years of experience.
08
Please explain your formal supervisory experience. Explain how you obtained your supervisory experience. Include your job title, name of employer, a short description of your job duties, the number of staff you directly supervised, and the number of years you held that position(s) (experience must be listed in the work history section of your application).
09
Which best describes your experience in the field of intellectual disabilities including program design and developing and implementing all levels of behavior modification programs?
  • No experience in this area.
  • Less than 1 year.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years.
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years.
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years.
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years of experience.
10
lease explain your experience with program design and developing and implementing all levels of behavior modification programs. In your response include the employer name, your job title, and job responsibilities (experience must be listed in the work history section of your application). DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME." If no experience in this area, please indicate "N/A" in the space provided.
11
Which best describes any experience you have with providing direct care to individuals?
  • No experience in this area.
  • Less than 1 year.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years.
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years.
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years.
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years.
  • 5 or more years of experience.
12
Briefly describe your experience indicated in the previous question. In your response include the employer name, your job title, and job responsibilities (experience must be listed in the work history section of your application). DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME." If no experience in this area, please indicate "N/A" in this space.
13
Which best describes your experience with Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) licensing and regulation?
  • No experience in this area.
  • Less than 1 year.
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years.
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years.
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years.
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years.
  • 5 or more years of experience.
14
Briefly describe your experience indicated in the previous question. In your response include the employer name, your job title, and job responsibilities (experience must be listed in the work history section of your application).
15
Do you obtain any of the following certifications, licensures or degrees in the state of MN.
  • Board Certified Behavior. Analyst.
  • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCISW).
  • Degree in Social Work, but no licensure (BSW or MSW).
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • A doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
  • None of the above.
16
The work performed by a Program Director at Lake Owasso requires daily interaction and problem solving with individuals from a variety of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. Describe your work, training, volunteer and/or life experiences that demonstrate your cultural awareness in working with persons of diverse populations. Indicate the nature of your interactions with individuals from communities or cultures other than your own.

Required Question

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