Deputy Director of Developmental Disabilities
South Dakota State Government, Pierre, SD, United States
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Job ID: 35422
Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Location: Statewide
Salary: $89,041.72 - $104,754.96 Annual, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 4/28/26
About DHS The South Dakota Department of Human Services encompasses a broad field dedicated to offering services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our programs promote independence and inclusion through person-centered services. DHS comes together with the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.
Our Benefits Include
15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Job Summary The Division of Developmental Disabilities works to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the right to live, love, work and play in their communities. The Director provides leadership to grow a state-of-the-art service delivery system, enabling people across South Dakota to lead healthy, independent, and productive lives.
Principal Accountabilities
Plans and directs the division’s activities, including approving policies, writing and monitoring budget, setting goals and evaluating quality statistics.
Supervises subordinate staff through interviewing, selecting, training, assigning work, approving leave, addressing personnel issues, and appraising performance.
Ensures quality IDD services by overseeing provider certification, negotiating contracts, enforcing standards, monitoring quality measures, and decertifying non-compliant agencies.
Acts as the state’s authority on IDD, directing provider certification, evaluating services, managing interstate client transfers, and serving on state and national committees to draft rules and legislation.
Functions as Chief of Staff for the Division Director.
Requires statewide travel.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Degree in management/administration or related field; experience managing personnel and a large organization or team.
Strong communication skills and proven experience fostering relationships with staff and external partners.
Knowledge of
Leadership techniques
Business and management techniques
Intellectual or developmental disability service delivery in South Dakota
Current innovations and best practices in IDD
Project management techniques
Person- and family-centered practices
Stakeholder engagement techniques
Skills to
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners
Monitor and assess staff performance, identifying strengths and growth opportunities
Develop and monitor IDD programs and services
Turn vision into reality
Set realistic goals that meet the needs of people with IDD, families, and regulatory requirements
Ability to
Identify key policy decisions and support the department secretary in implementing plans
Think critically and spot opportunities for system efficiencies and innovations
Prioritize division resources and workload
Implement and evaluate programs, making adjustments as needed
Plan and delegate the work of others
Supervise the work of others
Employ forward-thinking to develop IDD services at required levels
Coordinate work between divisions and external partners to ensure collaboration
Additional Requirements To be considered, please attach your resume.
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'
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Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities
Location: Statewide
Salary: $89,041.72 - $104,754.96 Annual, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 4/28/26
About DHS The South Dakota Department of Human Services encompasses a broad field dedicated to offering services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our programs promote independence and inclusion through person-centered services. DHS comes together with the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.
Our Benefits Include
15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Job Summary The Division of Developmental Disabilities works to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the right to live, love, work and play in their communities. The Director provides leadership to grow a state-of-the-art service delivery system, enabling people across South Dakota to lead healthy, independent, and productive lives.
Principal Accountabilities
Plans and directs the division’s activities, including approving policies, writing and monitoring budget, setting goals and evaluating quality statistics.
Supervises subordinate staff through interviewing, selecting, training, assigning work, approving leave, addressing personnel issues, and appraising performance.
Ensures quality IDD services by overseeing provider certification, negotiating contracts, enforcing standards, monitoring quality measures, and decertifying non-compliant agencies.
Acts as the state’s authority on IDD, directing provider certification, evaluating services, managing interstate client transfers, and serving on state and national committees to draft rules and legislation.
Functions as Chief of Staff for the Division Director.
Requires statewide travel.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Degree in management/administration or related field; experience managing personnel and a large organization or team.
Strong communication skills and proven experience fostering relationships with staff and external partners.
Knowledge of
Leadership techniques
Business and management techniques
Intellectual or developmental disability service delivery in South Dakota
Current innovations and best practices in IDD
Project management techniques
Person- and family-centered practices
Stakeholder engagement techniques
Skills to
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners
Monitor and assess staff performance, identifying strengths and growth opportunities
Develop and monitor IDD programs and services
Turn vision into reality
Set realistic goals that meet the needs of people with IDD, families, and regulatory requirements
Ability to
Identify key policy decisions and support the department secretary in implementing plans
Think critically and spot opportunities for system efficiencies and innovations
Prioritize division resources and workload
Implement and evaluate programs, making adjustments as needed
Plan and delegate the work of others
Supervise the work of others
Employ forward-thinking to develop IDD services at required levels
Coordinate work between divisions and external partners to ensure collaboration
Additional Requirements To be considered, please attach your resume.
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'
#J-18808-Ljbffr