Institution Superintendent (PN 20044016)

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Accepting applications for Institution Superintendent

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?

• Plans, develops, coordinates & administers total operations of the Cambridge Developmental Center, per Sections 5119.48 & 5119.49 of the Ohio Revised Code. Responsible for the overall administration of all departments & supervision of department heads including but not limited to Program/Residential Services, Human Resources, Medical/Nursing, Operations, & ancillary support functions.
  
  Responsible for the maintenance of Medicaid certification & DODD licensure & for the highest caliber of professional habilitation, medical & ancillary services & supports available to persons with developmental disabilities. Maintains effective, fair, & equitable E.E.O., A.D.A. administration & overall human resources practices. Develops & submits reports & information requests & maintains specific data as required by the division & the department.
  
  Participates on division committees as appropriate. Maintains positive public relations with providers, particularly catchment area County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. Maintains positive relations & interactions with parent/family groups, Citizens' Advisory Board, & with the community in general.
  
  Establishes center goals, objectives & internal, facility-wide operational policies & procedures: establishes short & long range plans for program training & administrative services for professional & non-professional personnel; maintains on-going evaluation of programs, units, & departments to meet accreditation & certification requirements of various boards, state & federal agencies; maintains on-going evaluation of programs & center goals to ensure compliance with ICF/IID standards. Supervises assigned staff: conducts performance evaluations; performs goal setting; provides work direction/training; approves/disapproves requests for leave, recommends commendation & discipline, etc. Responsible for the administrative oversight of Trauma-Informed Care practices within the Developmental Center (DC) to include, but not limited to, leading, directing, evaluating, and administering such practices.

• Operates the centers cost effectively within budgets established by the division & department. Maintains thorough knowledge of center personnel, operating & equipment needs & submits as appropriate additional allocation requests.
  
  Submits for review center biennial capital request & participates in the management of approved capital projects. Prepares biennium budget request, ensures cost efficiency, monitors current expenditures, & establishes priority expenditures.

• Establishes & modifies as necessary the table of organization. Reviews & approves all staffing requests & personnel actions.
  
  Develops annual operating goals & objectives. Responsible to ensure resident needs are met & resident rights are afforded. Assures resident homes & center facilities are attractive, clean, appropriately decorated, furnished & adequately maintained.
  
  Coordinates community resources & volunteers. Provides highest quality of professional & technical services available.

• Works with the administrative team to facilitate the development of center operating, personnel & labor relations policies & procedures within the parameters established through the Ohio Revised Code & Administrative Rules & within the applicable labor agreements. Oversees the administration of labor relations & progressive discipline policies according to established guidelines & operating parameters. Prepares reports, attends meetings & in-services.

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.

Completion of undergraduate core program in human services or health services related management field; 4 yrs. work exp. as a supervisor of programs or services that provide behavioral healthcare services to individuals in area related to vacancy; 2 yrs. work exp. in budget management; 1 yr. work exp. in public relations.

• Or pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-3-01, applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities must be 21 years of age and require a Bachelor's Degree in human services or health or human services related management or 4 yrs. paid work experience as a supervisor of programs or services for individuals with developmental disabilities; 2 yrs. exp. in budgeting; 2 yrs. paid work exp. in provision of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including responsibility for personnel matters, supervision of employees, program services & financial management; 1 yr. exp. in public relations.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Executive Leadership

Technical Skills: Management, Budgeting, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Situational Awareness, Decision Making, Written Communication, Confidentiality