AD Services & Supports Vta

Overview

Job Title:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SERVICES & SUPPORTS

Job Summary:

Directs in a person centered way the work of the Services & Supports Department in Ventura County. Directly supervises Services & Supports Managers. In conjunction with the Director of Services & Supports, will assume leadership and coordination responsibility for Person-Centered Planning initiatives and federal revenues mandated requirements. Will consider exceptions to the TCADD service policies, oversee any appeals, direct mediations or state level fair hearings, and represent TCRC to the community, partner organizations, individuals and families, public agencies, and Area Board IX.

• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of managers in his/her work area.
• Hires, trains, directs, and evaluates Services & Supports Managers.
• Works independently and interdepartmentally to resolve service issues. Represents the Services & Supports Managers he/she manages and/or TCRC in interagency problem resolution.
• Monitors case transfers both within TCRC and from other Regional Centers.
• Participates in planning and developing agency policies and procedures. Communicates policies and procedure information to management and staff.
• Trains staff in policy application and interpretation. Audits results for conformance.
• Considers exceptions to the TCADD service policies, oversees any appeals.
• Directs any informal hearings, mediations, appeals, or state level fair hearings.
• Compiles/prepares reports on activities.
• Participates in management group meetings.
• Represents the employees and/or TCRC in transactions with state and local agencies, service providers, individuals, families, and community groups.
• Work with Facilities/Purchasing Manager in design of new offices.
• May serve as staff support for committees of the Board of Directors.
• May be assigned to serve as acting Director of Services & Supports in the Director’s absence.
• Insures area of responsibility stays within budget guidelines.
• Serves as a Strategic Plan Focus Leader and leads PCT in his/her area.
• Attends and participates in monthly Directors meetings.
• Additional duties as needed.

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of Regional Center service systems
• Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programs
• Staff leadership and supervision
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Works effectively with diverse groups

Strongly prefer a Master’s degree in social work or related field and license or license eligibility (LCSW, MFT). A Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social work. Experience with individuals with Developmental Disabilities preferred.

• Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
• Able to travel to any location at any time; local and in-state travel is required.

Position requires the ability to work independently in an office setting with standard office equipment. The role is primarily sedentary but requires mobility, grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity, and fine coordination for preparing statistical reports. Requires near, far, and color vision for reading and using a computer. Hearing and speech are required for communication. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push and pull materials up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 20 lbs infrequently.

The role requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise and no direct exposure to hazardous substances. These tasks are essential functions of the position.

Classification:
Management-Non-Bargaining Unit

Job Location:

Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties

Salary: $ - $ Annually