Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDirector, Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $159120 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 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 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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A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the disciplines listed above and seven 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 individuals with developmental disabilities by delivering individualized and customized services. Seven years of this experience must be at a leadership level with broad policy-influencing responsibility for fiscal and program administration.
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Duties Description The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a forward-thinking leader who is capable of informing and executing strategic decisions at both the organization and system level to serve as the Director of Regional Office Region 4. The ideal candidate will also have experience working in a managed care delivery system, as well as experience serving individuals with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities (ID/DD). This position serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD.
The Regional Office Region 4 supports people with developmental disabilities who reside in the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens and Richmond. Travel to all counties in Regional Office Region 4 will be required and there is the potential for occasional travel to other areas of the state.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The individual selected will serve at the executive level and provide a leadership role for the Regional Office. The selected candidate will report to the Deputy Commissioner, Division of Service Delivery, Regional Offices and work with Deputy Directors and other management team members to foster and support a collaborative workforce to ensure excellent quality in Regional operational standards.
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 Regional Office staff as well as to individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, voluntary provider agencies, local government and other stakeholders.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner, DDRO, the Director DDRO Region 4 is responsible for the direction and oversight of voluntary service provider program planning, development, technical assistance and oversight, and individual service eligibility, access, and referral programs in the Region’s four counties.
Principal duties include the following:
• Lead local level efforts to advance the Commissioner’s Transformation agenda;
• Support local level implementation of Care Coordination and other managed care readiness efforts;
• Coordinate and oversee ongoing services and support;
• Represent the needs of and opportunities within the region to key decision makers within OPWDD and external groups;
• Maintain regular and high-quality communication with voluntary providers through regularly scheduled meetings, as required;
• Ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with peers from other state agencies and units of local government who provide supports to the individuals and families we serve; and
• Ensure that the Regional Office is considered a valuable resource by individuals, our provider network, local agencies and elected officials and OPWDD administration.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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