State of Maryland
Developmental Disabilities Director of Residential Services
State of Maryland, Georgetown, Delaware, United States, 19947
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‐being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick‑start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
Summary Statement The position leads person‑centered services that support all aspects of life for residents of Stockley Center, including daily activities, community engagement, and overall health and well‑being. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent directs residential service systems and oversees multiple departmental directors and administrators to ensure high‑quality supports. The role serves as Acting Executive Director when needed, represents DDDS/Stockley on committees and workgroups, and provides testimony for grievances, MERB, Workers Comp, and unemployment matters.
Essential Functions
Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff responsible for the supervision of habilitative programs, physical care, activities and general residential services.
Prepares performance evaluations on all subordinate directors and department heads, and oversees labor relations for all residential services.
Instructs supervisors and professional staff in active treatment services and develops the standards and goals for service provision and implementation of habilitative residential services.
Plans and coordinates the development of the budget for Stockley Center residential services.
Allocates staff and resources to the program units.
Maintains a comprehensive record keeping system which insures that the rights of the developmentally disabled clients being served are not abridged.
Acts in absence of the supervisor.
Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS forDevelopmental Disabilities Director Residential Services
Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
Three years experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. Criminal background check: a satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Pre‑employment Drug Testing: upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre‑employment baseline two‑step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on‑line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick‑start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
Summary Statement The position leads person‑centered services that support all aspects of life for residents of Stockley Center, including daily activities, community engagement, and overall health and well‑being. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent directs residential service systems and oversees multiple departmental directors and administrators to ensure high‑quality supports. The role serves as Acting Executive Director when needed, represents DDDS/Stockley on committees and workgroups, and provides testimony for grievances, MERB, Workers Comp, and unemployment matters.
Essential Functions
Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff responsible for the supervision of habilitative programs, physical care, activities and general residential services.
Prepares performance evaluations on all subordinate directors and department heads, and oversees labor relations for all residential services.
Instructs supervisors and professional staff in active treatment services and develops the standards and goals for service provision and implementation of habilitative residential services.
Plans and coordinates the development of the budget for Stockley Center residential services.
Allocates staff and resources to the program units.
Maintains a comprehensive record keeping system which insures that the rights of the developmentally disabled clients being served are not abridged.
Acts in absence of the supervisor.
Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS forDevelopmental Disabilities Director Residential Services
Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
Three years experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. Criminal background check: a satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Pre‑employment Drug Testing: upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre‑employment baseline two‑step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on‑line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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