Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Four-Year college degree in psychology, social work, social sciences or related subjects
• five years of progressive management experience administering a medium-large size behavioral health, social or human services or developmental disability division, program or agency
• five years of experience with grant-writing, management, program evaluation, accreditation and best practice service models
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or doctorate degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, public administration or related field.
• Professional clinical license in Social Work, Psychology or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience administering a medium-to-large sized behavioral health, human services or developmental disability agency
• Public sector behavioral health and social service delivery experience
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with behavioral and human service delivery systems.
• Considerable experience in implementation of racial and social equity and cultural competency practices in the workplace
• Working cooperatively with policy-making Boards, City Council, and other City officials
• Managing complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the activities and functions of the Center for Adult Services, comprising Aging and Adult Services; Clinical and Emergency Services; Community Support and Residential Services; and Central Administrative Support.
• Serves as Executive Director of the Community Services Board (CSB), with primary responsibility for implementing mandates from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and for accredited programs.
• Collaborates closely with the CSB Board, DBHDS leadership, the Regional Management Team, and other key stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and advance priority program initiatives.
• Develops and manages budgets and provides ongoing oversight of spending, responding to funding changes and challenges.
• Leads strategic planning, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of programs, including making budget recommendations and monitoring program effectiveness and impact.
• Provides strategic leadership as part of the Department's Leadership Team, driving the development and execution of the Department's mission, strategic plan, policies, and operational priorities, including budget planning and resource alignment.
• Leads the formulation and implementation of Center policy and procedures.
• Provides direct supervision to Division Directors and receives general direction from the Director, Department of Community and Human Services.
• Conducts and attends meetings with the Department Director, departmental staff, City Manager's Office staff, residents, non-profits, boards, and commissions.
• Represents the Department on local, regional, and state-level committees and workgroups focused on behavioral health, adult services, and aging-related priorities.
• Provides data on program effectiveness and directs the study of systems and processes to improve operations and services.
• Ensures coordination of work within the Center and with other Department Centers and City agencies and departments.
• Prepares docket memos and reports on budget, program, and grant issues, and assists the DCHS Director in presenting and discussing them at City Council meetings and work sessions and in meetings with residents, boards, and commissions.
• Responds to Council, City Manager, and resident concerns and complaints.

Benefits

• The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.