Assistant Director (Community Services)
Chesterfield County, Chesterfield Court House, VA, United States
Who We Are
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Community Services to help lead our service delivery and champion high‑quality supports across all program areas. The successful incumbent will play a key leadership role in overseeing Community Service operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting staff in delivering exceptional services to the individuals that we serve.
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, public administration) or related field and six years of managerial experience in a large Human Service agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local legislation as it pertains to Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid Waivers, Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Home & Community Based Settings (HCBS) regulations, Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement, and Early Intervention regulations and expectations required. Considerable skill in making complex and critical decisions sufficient to ensure legal, professional and administrative requirements are met and the agency is responsive to community needs. Must have strong oral and written communication skills; supervision and staff training; ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, utilizing data to drive decisions. Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty‑four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty‑six months. Out of state records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Duties Oversees and directs all operations within the Community Services division of the Department of Mental Health Support Services including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities; serves as a member of the agency's senior management team; conducts short‑term and long‑term planning; oversees the budget within the community services division; prepares applications for special project grants; serves as the County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participates in regional and statewide leadership activities including planning and implementing system change; provides oversight and facilitation to intra‑agency committees; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appropriate state and local agencies and with advocates, consumer and families. Develops written policies to provide guidance and standards for staff; develops presentations, position papers and other practices and participates on various Community Services Board (CSB) committees; creates an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and continuous improvement efforts; promotes an environment that values diversity; demonstrates ability to manage conflict and ambiguity; models exemplary communication skills to include clearly stated goals, values and objectives; fosters mutual trust, respect and information sharing through a variety of methods of communication. Perform other work as required.
Position Status PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review will begin March 30, 2026).
Shift Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Responsible for 24‑hour operations.
Work Location Mental Health Support Services
Equal Opportunity Employer Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
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Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, public administration) or related field and six years of managerial experience in a large Human Service agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local legislation as it pertains to Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid Waivers, Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Home & Community Based Settings (HCBS) regulations, Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement, and Early Intervention regulations and expectations required. Considerable skill in making complex and critical decisions sufficient to ensure legal, professional and administrative requirements are met and the agency is responsive to community needs. Must have strong oral and written communication skills; supervision and staff training; ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, utilizing data to drive decisions. Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty‑four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty‑six months. Out of state records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Duties Oversees and directs all operations within the Community Services division of the Department of Mental Health Support Services including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities; serves as a member of the agency's senior management team; conducts short‑term and long‑term planning; oversees the budget within the community services division; prepares applications for special project grants; serves as the County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participates in regional and statewide leadership activities including planning and implementing system change; provides oversight and facilitation to intra‑agency committees; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appropriate state and local agencies and with advocates, consumer and families. Develops written policies to provide guidance and standards for staff; develops presentations, position papers and other practices and participates on various Community Services Board (CSB) committees; creates an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and continuous improvement efforts; promotes an environment that values diversity; demonstrates ability to manage conflict and ambiguity; models exemplary communication skills to include clearly stated goals, values and objectives; fosters mutual trust, respect and information sharing through a variety of methods of communication. Perform other work as required.
Position Status PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review will begin March 30, 2026).
Shift Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Responsible for 24‑hour operations.
Work Location Mental Health Support Services
Equal Opportunity Employer Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
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