The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Program Director III, IDD - Early Childhood Intervention
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Program Director III, IDD - Early Childhood Intervention
Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor, performs highly advanced (senior‑level) administrative and supervisory work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and coordinating program activities. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Ensures services that are provided to individuals are in compliance with HHSC and agency standards. Position may require travel and flexible hours.
Your Role In Action
Formulates and implements effective tracking systems to ensure service delivery is provided within designated timeframes.
Provides leadership and direction to team leaders and other direct support staff persons in all aspects of their work roles. Serves as information conduit to staff via verbal or written communication.
Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs. Participates in program planning, development and implementation.
Participates and acts as a liaison with community advocacy groups to promote education and develop resources.
Reviews and evaluates information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements.
Assists in analyzing the applications and variations of programs to develop an action plan for improvement or initiate new programs.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education
Must have a master’s degree in social science, human services, or public administration.
Licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists preferred (PLP, LPA, LSSP, or LP).
Experience
3 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to the program area; of public administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; and of program planning and implementation.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare concise reports; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to supervise the work of others.
What We Have To Offer The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long‑term financial well‑being.
Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial paid time off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well‑deserved breaks.
Enjoy cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well‑being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
This posting is associated with position #4062.
About Us The Harris Center is the state‑designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, the Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, the Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, the Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma‑informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
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Your Role In Action
Formulates and implements effective tracking systems to ensure service delivery is provided within designated timeframes.
Provides leadership and direction to team leaders and other direct support staff persons in all aspects of their work roles. Serves as information conduit to staff via verbal or written communication.
Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating agency programs. Participates in program planning, development and implementation.
Participates and acts as a liaison with community advocacy groups to promote education and develop resources.
Reviews and evaluates information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements.
Assists in analyzing the applications and variations of programs to develop an action plan for improvement or initiate new programs.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education
Must have a master’s degree in social science, human services, or public administration.
Licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists preferred (PLP, LPA, LSSP, or LP).
Experience
3 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to the program area; of public administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; and of program planning and implementation.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare concise reports; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to supervise the work of others.
What We Have To Offer The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long‑term financial well‑being.
Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial paid time off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well‑deserved breaks.
Enjoy cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well‑being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
This posting is associated with position #4062.
About Us The Harris Center is the state‑designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, the Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, the Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, the Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma‑informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
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