Dental Program Manager

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview:

Application Deadline: June 7, 2026.

Job Title: Dental Program Manager.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Pay Range: $34.35 - $37.94 hourly depending on education and experience.

Position Goal:

The Dental Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing direct services for the I-Smile and I-Smile @ School Programs in Linn, Benton and Jones County (under the supervision of the public health dentist). The Dental Program Manager will serve as the lead dental hygienist and oral health expert for HACAP dental programs.

What HACAP is proud to offer you:

Company Paid Benefits

Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary Coverage)

Voluntary Insurance Plans

Health and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage

Additional Benefits

Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Qualifications & Conditions of Employment:

Education and/or Experience

Required:

Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Iowa.

One year of dental hygiene clinical experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, or community/public health settings.

Ability to obtain a Public Health Supervision Agreement.

Preferred:

Three years of dental hygiene clinical experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, or community/public health settings.

Experience with pediatric population.

Conditions of Employment

Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on child abuse and criminal record checks upon employment and resubmit/receive clearance every two (2) years.

Complete Child Abuse Reporter training upon employment and update every three (3) years.

Complete Bloodborne pathogen training within ten (10) days of employment and update every year.

Current CPR certification.

Valid driver's license and car insurance.

Reliable transportation for on-the-job use.

Maintain required continuing education hours to retain state licensure.

Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at hresources@hacap.org.

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.