Executive Director

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC)
Tallahassee, Florida | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is seeking an accomplished, mission-driven Executive Director to provide strategic leadership to an organization dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change for Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced executive to lead at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, systems change, organizational leadership, and disability services
. Working in partnership with the Council, staff, state and federal agencies, policymakers, advocates, community organizations, and other stakeholders, the Executive Director will help shape initiatives that increase independence, inclusion, self-determination, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities throughout Florida.

FDDC is Florida's federally funded Developmental Disabilities Council, established under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act). The Council identifies pressing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and advances innovative programs, public policy initiatives, advocacy efforts, and collaborative partnerships designed to improve Florida's systems of services and supports.

FDDC's work is guided by a comprehensive Five-Year State Plan and a commitment to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities have opportunities to participate fully in their communities and make informed choices about their lives.

Reporting to the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
, the Executive Director serves as FDDC's senior executive and provides the vision, leadership, and organizational direction necessary to advance the Council's mission and State Plan.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization, including strategic planning, Council governance and administration, public policy and advocacy, program implementation, financial stewardship, federal and state compliance, staff leadership, partnerships, and external relations.

This leader will also serve as a highly visible representative of FDDC and build productive relationships with the Florida Legislature, Office of the Governor, state and federal agencies, disability organizations, community partners, and national organizations
.

• Provide strategic leadership for the implementation of FDDC's Five-Year State Plan and ensure the Council's work produces measurable, meaningful outcomes.
• Advise and support Council members in carrying out their governance, policy, planning, and oversight responsibilities.
• Lead FDDC's public policy, legislative education, advocacy, and systems-change initiatives at the state and federal levels.
• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with government agencies, policymakers, disability organizations, advocates, providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective management and oversight of Council-funded programs, grants, contracts, and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with the DD Act and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, funding requirements, Council bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Provide executive oversight of FDDC's financial operations, including budgeting, federal funding, financial reporting, audits, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Recruit, develop, lead, and support professional staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
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