Residential Program Manager

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking to hire a Program Manager on our Fargo, ND, campus to actively engage with youth and their families, lead a team of professionals, and ensure we are meeting the needs and goals of the children in our care.

The Program Manager leads the residential team and is responsible for implementing and maintaining programs and procedures that provide excellent outcomes for children and their families. They support and carry out the strategic goals of the organization, ensure the overall quality of the program, and maintain all licensing requirements. This is typically a Monday-Friday position, but hours vary based on residential needs and staffing.

Leadership and Vision:

• Strategic Oversight: Promote a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and purpose by modeling the Ranch’s mission and values in every decision and interaction.
• Team Building: Actively identify and nurture emerging talent within the residential team to meet the organization’s current and future needs.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Regulatory Standards: Ensure all programs and staff adhere to state, federal, and accreditation standards, maintaining the highest quality of care and safety for youth and staff.
• Program Evaluation: Evaluate program outcomes to drive continuous improvement, ensuring that services evolve to meet the needs of children and their families.

Operational Excellence:

• Resource Management: Oversee efficient allocation of resources, ensuring optimal staffing and use of facilities to meet the needs of the children and staff.
• Crisis Management: Provide decisive leadership during crisis situations, prioritizing the safety and well-being of youth and staff while following established procedures.

Professional Growth and Collaboration:

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate across teams to create integrated service delivery and foster a unified approach to client care.
• Professional Development: Support staff in pursuing ongoing professional development, creating an environment that values learning and growth.

Inspirational Leadership:

• Motivation and Accountability: Lead by example, inspiring confidence in others and holding the team accountable to the highest standards of care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Specialized Training: Certification or advanced training in trauma-informed care, therapeutic crisis intervention, or other relevant areas is highly desirable.
• Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex projects, and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in training, public speaking, or advocacy.
• Commitment to Mission: Passion for supporting youth and families, with a demonstrated ability to align daily operations with organizational values.
• Problem Solving: Proven track record in handling high-stakes situations with a calm, solution-oriented approach.

Salary: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 with option for on-demand daily pay.

Why choose Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission. Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives. The warm, collaborative, inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Our Culture of Purpose is exemplified by idealism and altruism. We are tolerant, compassionate, and respectful people trying to do good for the long-term future of children and families. The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and be willing to advocate for resources to ensure each resident reaches their goals.

Our Culture of Caring is built on relationships and mutual trust. We are warm, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of each other. We are united by loyalty, and leaders emphasize sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships. We respect all voices, cultures, and perspectives. We treat all with dignity. At the Ranch, you will work in a faith-based organization that believes employees must care for themselves before they can help others become their best selves.

Our Culture of Learning is exemplified by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity. We are inventive and open-minded, explore alternatives, and encourage new ideas. We are united by curiosity; leaders emphasize innovation, knowledge, and adventure. We own our mistakes, learn from them, and move on. At the Ranch, you will learn new skills through mentoring and support from our practiced experts.

The Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope and healing where children with psychiatric and behavioral issues find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can find and become who they are. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, learn more about our team.

Benefits:

As we support treatments that care for others, we also care for our employee’s professional and personal growth and well-being.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents.
• Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies.
• Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked).
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance.
• 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations.
• STAR leadership program.
• Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift.
• Option for Daily Pay.