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ICF Program Manager

Homeward Bound, Inc.

Maple Grove, MNFull-time$26.44/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$26.44/hr
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR Certification, requiredFirst Aid Certification, requiredMedication Administration Class, requiredBachelor's degree, requiredMinnesota Driver's License, required

Job overview

The ICF Program Manager oversees service delivery, daily operations, licensing compliance, and individualized services at assigned ICF locations. The role includes staff supervision and development, direct care coverage, community engagement, safety and documentation oversight, and coordination with families and community partners. The position requires a health and human services-related bachelor’s degree, residential experience supporting vulnerable populations, and current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Food Handling, requiredMinnesota Food Code, requiredOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredLeadership, requiredOrganization, requiredPrioritization, requiredTeamwork, requiredProblem Solving, requiredConfidentiality, requiredResource Utilization, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredBudget Management, requiredLifting and Transferring, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Health and Human Services or Related, required1 Year Residential Vulnerable Population Experience, requiredCPR Certification, requiredFirst Aid Certification, requiredMedication Administration Class, requiredMinnesota Driver's License, requiredAcceptable Driving Record, requiredMinnesota DHS Background Study, requiredState and County Requirements, required60-Pound Lifting Ability, required1 Year Residential Supervisory Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Location 6769 E Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369, USA

Base Pay $26.44 - $26.44 / HOUR

Job Category Leader, Experienced, Program Manager

Employee Type Non-Exempt

Manage Others Yes

Required Degree FOUR_YEAR_DEGREE

Minimum Experience 2 Years

Contact Information

Name Zainab Mohamed

Email [email protected]

Job Description

Provides staff/volunteer management, program development and implementation , Q I DP services , community involvement and a safe/clean living environment . Responsible for meeting and maintaining licensing requirements at ICF Unit locations.

  • Program and Operations: Manage service delivery, daily operations, resources, and licensing compliance to maintain safe, person-centered services at assigned ICF locations.

  • Individualized Services: Oversee program development, implementation, and data collection; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensure individualized program and risk management plans are carried out by qualified staff.

  • Direct Care and Coverage: Provide direct care to maintain required staffing ratios, including 16 hours per week in ratio, two weekend direct care shifts per month, and working until 8:00 p.m. at least one day per week.

  • Nutrition and Food Safety: Ensure nutritious, appealing meals, safe purchasing and food preparation practices, and retention of menus and food purchase records for six months.

  • Community Engagement: Coordinate recreation and community activities and connect individuals with internal and external resources that enhance their lives.

  • Safety and Investigations: Ensure injuries are promptly reported, address health and safety concerns, and assist with investigations and required reports.

  • Documentation and Compliance: Conduct daily documentation audits, promptly follow up on errors and missing entries, maintain compliance with organizational and licensing requirements, and provide backup licensing support to the ICF Operations Administrator.

  • Financial and Household Management: Manage individual funds, household budgets, supplies, equipment, groceries, and other resources responsibly.

  • Communication and Coordination: Serve as a liaison with families, guardians, case managers, and community partners; resolve concerns promptly and provide families or guardians with updates at least monthly.

  • Leadership and Supervision: Lead, support, and develop employees while managing staffing, performance, training, and payroll processes.

  • Professional Leadership: Model professional behavior, resolve conflicts, recognize employee contributions, and promote teamwork and personal growth.

  • Employee Development and Retention: Mentor direct reports and maintain a supportive work environment that attracts and retains employees.

  • Training and Meetings: Provide service area training, ensure required training is completed by established deadlines, and plan and facilitate employee meetings and ongoing learning.

  • Performance Management: Oversee onboarding, evaluation, timely performance reviews, professional development, and employee termination processes.

  • Scheduling and Payroll: Manage work schedules, work rules, attendance, payroll, PTO requests, leaves of absence, and overtime control procedures.

  • Operational Continuity: Participate in required meetings and training and assume additional responsibilities as needed to maintain program and operational integrity.

Requirements

  • Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an approved area of study (related to health & human services) required.

One year of experience supporting vulnerable populations in a residential setting is required.

  • One year of experience supervising staff in a residential care environment strongly desired.

  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications; successfully complete the Medication Administration class and meet ongoing medication administration standards.

  • Hold a valid Minnesota driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and safely drive HBI vehicles throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

  • Successfully pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and meet applicable state, county, licensing, and contractual requirements.

  • Meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting and transferring at least 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of safe food handling techniques and practices.

    • K nowledge of MN Food Code requirements.
    • Ability to effectively communicate both orally, and in writing, with individuals served, family members, case managers, guardians and employees.
    • Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
    • Ability to work as a team and independently.
    • Ability to recognize problems and resolve .
    • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
    • Apply best practice of Homeward Bound resource utilization .
    • Have strong interpersonal communication skills when representing HBI and the people it serves with both internal and external customers.
    • Comply with organizational and regulatory policies, procedures and standards.
    • Correctly/accurately /responsibly manage individual bank accounts and household budgets.
  • Work Conditions: Work in residential and office environments with frequent interruptions, variable hours, physical activity, and potential exposure to care-related hazards.

  • Scheduling: Work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and overnights as needed; may be mandated to remain beyond the scheduled shift to ensure adequate resident supervision.

  • Movement and Hand Use: Frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, manipulate objects, and keyboard; occasionally reach, crawl, kneel, squat, twist, turn, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.

  • Sensory Functions: Use vision, color vision, hearing, speech, smell, and touch to perform assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds from floor to knee, knee to waist, and waist to shoulder; rarely lift up to 60 pounds above shoulder level.

  • Potential Exposures: May encounter physical aggression, mechanical hazards, bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, gases, household chemicals, cleaning fumes, odors, and dust.

Summary

Benefits Summary

HBI offers a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits available to all employees regardless of scheduled hours:

  • Competitive pay based on experience and job type.

  • Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time Accruals

  • Retirement Plan with Progressive Employer Match Schedule up to 4%.

  • Homeward Bound is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.

  • Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.

  • Supportive Culture: A team environment focused on person-centered care.

  • Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact in the lives of others.

Benefits for employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours/week also include:

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

  • Basic Life Insurance (company paid)

  • Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • SmartDollar: A financial wellness program from Ramsey Solutions for supporting budgeting, savings, and financial goals

Homeward Bound is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Hours per pay period 80

Week 1 Full Time, Varied Hours

Week 2 Full Time, Varied Hours

How this job compares

Set against the 10,627 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.44/hr
  • US median$43–57/hr348 hourly ranges

This rate, $26.44/hr, is 48% below the US median midpoint ($51/hr) — in the middle half of Program Manager hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 181 open Program Manager jobs in Minnesota and 10,627 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,151 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,150 of the 10,627 open Program Manager jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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