Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner for State Supported Living Centers, the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Director performs highly advanced and complex duties for the effective oversight and administration of all program and services at the SSLC. SSLCs provide 24-hour residential services, comprehensive behavioral treatment services and health care services, including physician services, nursing services and dental services. Other services include skills training; occupational, physical and speech therapies; vocational programs; and services to maintain connections between residents and their families and natural support systems. By directing the multi-faceted workforce, the SSLC Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the SSLC, ensuring the effective integration of all program activities, as well as ensuring a safe, comfortable and homelike living environment. The SSLC Director sets the vision, strategic direction and oversees business functions for the SSLC and effectively communicates that vision with SSLC leadership and staff, individuals residing at the SSLC, their Legally Authorized Representatives (LARs)/guardians, and other stakeholders. Through the SSLC's leadership team, the SSLC Director oversees and ensures recruitment, retention and effective deployment of the SSLC's large and varied workforce to accomplish the vision. The SSLC Director leads the SSLC with integrity and transparency, establishing goals and objectives and developing standards for achieving established goals, and developing guidelines to fairly administer and enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The SSLC Director identifies risks and other areas for improvement within the SSLC and directs, coordinates and oversees quality improvement plans. The SSLC Director must have a deep understanding of requirements of the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) program, and skill in developing and implementing innovative approaches that provide efficient and effective program and services for individuals residing at the SSLC as well as fair and accountable working conditions for employees. The Director exercises considerable independent judgment in the performance of duties within established laws, regulations, standards, rules and agency policies of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Serves on workgroups/committees to enhance stakeholder partnerships and provides input to HHS executive leadership to influence change.