Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDeputy Director DDSOO 2, M-6 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office, Region 5
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $111992 to $140864 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Master’s Degree in a mental hygiene discipline (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, psychology, recreation, rehabilitation counseling, education or nursing), hospital administration, business or public administration or other area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science, statistics, quantitative research; OR a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada; AND three years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the disciplines listed above and five years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a mental hygiene or health/human services setting, or comparable setting, delivering individualized and customized services. Experience must be at a leadership level, with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
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Ten years of progressively responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience in a setting whose purpose is to serve the needs of a developmentally disabled population by delivering individualized and customized services. Five years of this experience must be at a leadership level with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
Duties Description The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a creative, innovative leader who is capable of executing strategic decisions to serve as Deputy Director of the Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) 5, Residential and Day Programs, located in Brooklyn and Staten Island, NY. This position serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD.
OPWDD operates six Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices throughout the state. Each State Operations Regional Office is responsible for the provision of person-centered services, supports and advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities. The Staten Island and Brooklyn Office in Region 5 provides direct services and supports to people with specialized needs currently living in Staten Island and Brooklyn DDSO community based residences. There may be additional responsibilities related to state operations or regional office duties as assigned by the SOO Director.
The Position:
The selected candidate will report to the Director of Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office 5, and will be a member of the state operations regional Leadership Team. A commitment to collaborating with all stakeholder groups as well as a commitment to a leadership strategy of “Putting People First” is essential.
The Deputy Director will oversee supports and services provided to people living in the community. As a member of the local leadership team, the successful candidate will work in collaboration with the team to oversee person centered planning for each individual in our community based residences. The incumbent will ensure a culture of dignity, compassion and respect with zero tolerance for abuse or neglect.
The Deputy Director may also be responsible for other state-provided services in the region as assigned by the Director of the State Operations Office 5.
The ideal candidate for this position will share OPWDD’s commitment to advocating on behalf of people with developmental disabilities as well as advancing and enhancing services and supports. In line with our dedication to “Putting People First,” he/she will also provide leadership, commitment, and support to a diverse workforce.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Driven by the mission, vision and values of OPWDD, the Deputy Director of the State Operations Office will collaborate with both stakeholders and sister agencies to direct an integrated program operations strategy within the Staten Island and Brooklyn, New York, region. The Deputy Director will have responsibility for the operation and continuous quality improvement of community-based state operated services within these areas. He/She will also collaborate with Directors and Deputy Directors of the five other State Operations Offices toward statewide consistency and efficiency of practices utilizing a “best practices” framework. The Deputy Director promotes the Commissioner’s vision of system reform and transparency, while coordinating and overseeing ongoing state-provided services and supports delivered within the region. The Deputy Director’s charge is to ensure world-class performance in meeting the needs of the region’s citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Deputy Director is also responsible for identifying and advancing regional priorities while implementing statewide policies and strategies. In partnership with voluntary service providers, the Deputy Director will promote innovative, individualized, community-based solutions within the region that will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live richer lives. Additionally, as an integral member of the state operations regional Leadership Team, the Deputy Director will collaborate in the development of enterprise solutions and consistency throughout the state in strategic core business operations.
Additional Comments All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
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