State Director for The DMV (35875)

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Annadale, VA

38d•$155,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The State Director will plan, develop, and direct services in Northern Virginia and adjoining regions. This role ensures adherence to SJCS philosophy, mission, and quality standards in service implementation. The State Director is a member of the SJCS senior management team, works cooperatively within it, and supports the development of and acts as a liaison to the states Board of Directors, as directed by the President of SJCS.

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation or a human services related field is required.
A minimum of 3 years direct experience with individuals with intellectual or other disabilities is required.
A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience that includes the supervision of staff; budget preparation and maintenance; program development and implementation; quality assurance planning, implementation and auditing is required.
Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements is required.

Nice To Haves

A Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures adherence by all staff to SJCS mission, core values, guiding principles, business standards and administrative practices.
Accountable for states programs, operations and fiscal outcomes.
Provides leadership within state for all operations/activities.
Ensures superior quality through implementation of quality assurance activities and maintenance of CARF accreditation.
Responsible for all functions within parameters of SJCS policies and procedures as well as all applicable state/funding requirements.
Develops, cultivates and maintains internal and external relationships needed to implement program operations.
Communicates actively and openly with all relevant parties including, individuals served, families and guardians, funders, regulators, board members, and SJCS staff among others.
Develops and implements annual and 5-year projected plans to include budget development.
Attends and is prepared to actively participate in routine budget monitoring meetings with agency senior staff.
Ensures recruitment, hiring, supervision, training and timely completion of performance evaluations for all staff.
Provides training, mentoring and coaching to staff directly, as appropriate.
Maintains a positive image for SJCS state subsidiary and the parent company.
Advocates at state, organization, individual, staff, and systems change levels.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Maintains working knowledge of all operations in state.
Acquires and assures maintenance of assets under support/control of SJCS.
Participates in professional development activities relevant to position.
Participates as a member of and works cooperatively with the SJCS senior management team.
Supports the development of and is a liaison to the designated state Board of Directors.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.