
Designated Coordinator/Program Manager
Big Lake, MNFull-time$53K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Mains’l Services seeks a Program Manager to lead Direct Support Professionals and support people with disabilities in living self-directed lives at home and in their communities. The role oversees person-centered care, individualized support plans, staff development, collaboration with families and professionals, compliance, and budgets. Candidates must meet one of several education or training and direct-care experience pathways under Minnesota 245D requirements.
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Designated Coordinator/Program Manager
Big Lake, MN
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
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Ready to lead a 245D program where your leadership truly makes an impact?
At Mains’l Services, we believe in changing the world—one person at a time. As a Program Manager, you will do more than manage a team—you’ll support people with disabilities in living meaningful, self-directed lives in their homes and communities.
We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced leader who is ready to guide a team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), foster strong relationships with individuals receiving services, and collaborate with families and stakeholders to ensure exceptional care.
Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Position: Full-Time Program Manager
Location: Big Lake, MN
Salary: Starting $53,310.40 annually
What You’ll Do:
As Program Manager, you will:
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Lead and support a team of DSPs delivering person-centered care in both hourly and 24-hour supported living services.
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Build individualized annual support plans that reflect each person’s goals, preferences, and strengths.
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Train, coach, schedule, and develop your team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
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Communicate and collaborate with case managers, guardians, and other professionals.
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Ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety standards.
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Manage resources responsibly and meet budgetary goals.
What You’ll Need:
To Qualify (per MN 245D requirements), you must meet ONE of the following:
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Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or health + 1 year direct care experience supporting persons with disabilities or individuals age 65 and older.
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Associate degree in related field + 2 years direct care experience supporting persons with disabilities or individuals age 65 and older.
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Diploma from an accredited institution in a related field + 3 years direct care experience supporting persons with disabilities or individuals age 65 and older.
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50 hours of relevant training + 4 years direct care experience supporting persons with disabilities or individuals age 65 and older.
Also Required:
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1-2 years of manager experience preferred
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18 years of age or older
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Valid MN driver's license & reliable transportation with insurance
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Ability to pass a DHS background check
Benefits Include:
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Paid training and onboarding
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Education assistance (up to 2,000 a year)
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401(k) + matching
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Life Insurance & HSA options
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Generous PTO and sick time
Why Mains’l?
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Purpose-Driven Work: Help people live meaningful, self-directed lives
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Supportive Leadership Culture: We invest in your growth through training and mentorship
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Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a stable, mission-driven organization
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Work-Life Balance: Competitive benefits and time off to support your well-being
Join a Culture That Cares
Our team is built on respect, inclusion, and encouragement. You’ll be surrounded by people who believe in your potential—and the potential of everyone we support.
Apply today and start leading a team that changes lives every day.
Visit www.mainsl.com to get started.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,207 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$53K/yr
- Minnesota median$104–193K/yr140 salary ranges
- US median$120–203K/yr8,817 salary ranges
This rate, $53K, is 64% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Manager salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 170 open Program Manager jobs in Minnesota and 11,207 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (9,534 postings).
- Education
- 5,036 of the 11,207 open Program Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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