Program Manager - Social Services

Company: Meridian Services
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Manager – Residential Group Home ServicesLocation: Buffalo, 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’sDirect care as needed per program needsLead meetings with parents/guardians, teachers and/or work programs, and case managersAssist with the development and implementation of person-centered plans and outcomes including writing progress reviews and making recommendations to the team on changesAssist in writing behavioral programming with Director as applicable per person servedCompletion of person served paperwork in compliance with 245DCoordination and attending medical and dental appointments for person’s servedDevelop and connect with community resources to ensure successful community integrationOversight of SLS’s petty cash, person’s served petty cash and financial reportsEnsure the home has adequate provisions for household supplies, groceries, etc.Preferred Qualifications:Experience supervising staff in a social service fieldCertificate, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field of study.Required Qualifications:Must be at least 21 years of ageHave a vehicle with current car insuranceHave an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.Successful clearance from a DHS Background StudyProficiency in spoken and written English LanguageExperience working in with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health diagnosisComfortable providing hands on personal cares, medical needs, and lifts/transfers

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