Director of Community Living

Oklahoma City, OK
Full Time
EXEC-Office of Director
Senior Manager/Supervisor

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Director of Community Living - E10C

Annual Salary: $130,273.93 + Full State Employee Benefits

Job-Related travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Hours worked may include on-call 24 hours per day/7 days a week.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education and Experience required at this level consists of a bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of professional business or public administration experience, including four (4)years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs the development and implementation of methods of operation of Adult Protective Services programs to include coordination of the activities of the units within the state.
  • Administers the programs offered through the division by managing, staffing, planning, monitoring, organizing and directing the implementation of the following programs:  Community Adult Protective Services, APS Long Term Care Investigations and Aids Coordination and Information Services.  
  • Directs the development and implementation of goals, policies and procedures for divisional services; coordinates the work of the division with other divisions and units within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS).
  • Directs the development of a quality system to ensure client services are appropriately provided.
  • Directs the development and implementation of communications systems within the division to ensure all divisional staff are informed on current policies, procedures and cross-divisional activities to ensure uniform implementation, efficient and effective delivery of services and to gather feedback on proposed changes and problems.
  • Actively participates in agency administration; ensures divisional activities are consistent with the Agency mission and aids in the achievement of Agency-wide goals and objectives.
  • Directs the formulation and evaluation of budget recommendations for the division to provide for effective and efficient use of resources and the achievement of program objectives; determines organizational lines of authority and accountability.
  • Ensures compliance with current rules and regulations with respect to selection, appointment, promotion and retention of personnel; maintains an in-service program for training of staff, assures conformance with equal employment opportunity policies and monitors achievement of EEO goals; directs and assists in staff supervision; evaluates staff performance.
  • Evaluates, interprets and makes recommendations on enacted and proposed state and federal legislation impacting adult protective services; directs the development of policies, rules, regulations and procedures to ensure uniform implementation, monitoring and control.
  • Represents the agency at various meetings and hearings; reviews and makes recommendations on sensitive personnel and administrative problems and issues.
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements through: Implementing and monitoring budget work plans; Monitoring funding requests; Monitoring expenditures and program reports to the state and federal government; Monitoring contracts for compliance with their terms; And Monitoring new developments in state and federal statutes and regulations.
  • Performs related work as required and assigned.
  • Coordinate multiple priorities across program lines.
  • Assist with the development of staff through personal leadership.
  • Promote teamwork and the development of team spirit to achieve a high-level of morale through superior communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrate a high-level of managerial talent, ethical business judgment, and knowledge of agency’s policies and procedures.  
  • Provide positive solutions to complex and diverse issues involving employees, clients/customers, and state, federal, and local partners through the use of interpersonal skills.
  • Build continual consensus in resolving complex issues and articulate the Agency’s position, approach, and philosophy to staff, clients/customers, and state, federal and local partners.
     

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in Executive Management.

Announcement Number: 26-JD051

83004702/JR56967

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