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Director of Programming ~ Caswell Developmental Center

NC Department of Health and Human Services · NC, USA ·

Pay:
$73,096-$142,538/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Overview

Job Classification Title: Human Services Facility Asst Dir II (NS)

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Caswell Developmental Center

Position Number:

Grade: NC22

Responsibilities

  • The Deputy Director, a key member of the Caswell Developmental Center Leadership Team, serves as the second-in-command of the Center’s overall operations and is designated Chief Executive for the facility during the Center Director’s absence. The Deputy Director assists the Center Director in the day-to-day tasks associated with the management of facility operations internal and external to the Program Services component while also representing the Center Director at statewide, regional, and local meetings/functions upon request. Responsibilities include involvement in general budget planning and management, maintenance of the physical plant, the allocation and utilization of personnel, and the provision of on-site and outreach services to the Center’s customers.
  • The Deputy Director, in the role of facility Program Director, is assigned lead responsibility for the planning and provision of comprehensive program services to the individuals with intellectual disabilities who reside at Caswell Developmental Center. Specifically, the Deputy Director provides management oversight of the Center’s Residential Services, Education/Work Services, Medical Services, Dietary Services and Psychology Services. While the implementation of services is done via the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, Director of Dietary Services, Medical Services Administrator, Psychology Services Director, School Administrator and Director of Special Events with the support of a Program Assistant V, the Deputy Director provides guidance and direction in all program areas.
  • The Deputy Director serves as a resource to the Center Director and other members of the Leadership Team on policy and procedural issues related to the implementation of habilitation services, and concerning the standards which guide service provision, as well as in more global matters affecting Center-wide operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered.

Salary Range: $73,096.00 – $142,538.00

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) / Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Demonstrated managerial experience with residential/institutional facility management, budgetary and financial planning, developmental disabilities programs and services, compliance and regulations, personnel policies and management principals
  • Extensive knowledge of population service needs and standards for service delivery; Ability to direct the establishment of facility goals and priorities and to determine appropriate allocation of resources
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with consumers, families, advocates, stakeholders, community leaders, and other agencies serving people with developmental disabilities.
  • Management Preference: Demonstrated leadership in a high-level professional role within a state or comparable facility operating under Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations, with proven experience in managing professional staff and programs and fostering effective working relationships.
  • Management Preference: Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute the provision of individual services across the total habilitation services network and directly participated in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary and person-centered planning processes through the development of training manuals, policies and procedures; Knowledge of rules and directives of the governing body, i.e. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), the standards/regulations of various regulatory agencies, i.e. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Center policy and procedures to include Incident Command principles

Physical Requirements

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk and hear. Ability to perform repetitive motions, visual acuity, inside and outside activities.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Details

Work Location: Administration

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the facility; after hours may be required.)

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

Supplemental Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience requirements are stated as follows:

Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of administrative, supervisory or professional level treatment programming experience with the population at the facility being served, one year of which must have been in a residential program.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of the above experience requirements, one year of which must have been in a residential program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A clinical practitioner in one of the disciplines supervised will be acceptable (substituted for human services degree) if the candidate has had significant experience in a residential program in a setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or neuro-cognitive impairments.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact

Recruiter: Lynn Cullipher

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