Deputy Director 5 (PN 20036362)

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Accepting applications for Deputy Director 5

Who Are We?

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here.

What will you do?

• Acts as Assistant Deputy Director to direct operations, plan, direct & coordinate major division programs.

• Formulates & implements procedures for Developmental Center (DC) program enhancement, improvement & compliance with state & federal statute & administrative rules, including Medicaid regulation compliance.

• Provides guidance & planning support to Director, Deputy Directors & various staff in the development & implementation of services to people with disabilities.

• Ensures implementation of Community Housing initiatives & activities to ensure consistent, effective & efficient coordination of system to support delivery of services.

• Assists & advises Deputy Director in development of goals & objectives for the developmental centers, Electronic Health Records, Capital, Trauma Informed Care, Data Analytics, and Community Resource Division.

• Acts on the behalf of Director, Deputy Director and the agency by representing the agency on specific issues related to DC, Medicaid & Community Supports.

• Provides policy guidance & strategic planning support to the developmental centers based on available research & analytical data to forecast appropriate strategic planning activities.

• Advises Deputy Director regarding various Medicaid & DC MUIs and IT issues & recommended improvements & trends.

• Works with the MUI committee to look at patterns and trends of MUIs/UIs and restraints. Develops action plans based on trends and patterns. Notifies leadership team of significant MUIs and ensures immediate plans are put in place.

• Visits each developmental center to assess current and future operations.

• Supervises assigned staff (e.g., plans, schedules, assigns work; recommends & disciplines employees; conducts performance reviews & trains employees; interviews job applicants & recommends hiring; authorizes requests for leave, etc.).

• Manages process for identifying & resolving issues & ensures coordinated communication between & within Division & external parties (e.g. County Boards of DD private providers, advocacy groups, parents, consumer & other agencies).

This position is telework eligible under the agency's current telework agreement.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Tamara Hairston at 614-466-2508 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.

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Job Skills: Executive Leadership

Technical Skills: Human Services, Management, Budgeting, Planning and Development, Project Management,

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication