Director Of Professional Services

Human Services Facility Asst Dir I (S)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Director of Professional Services is responsible for ensuring continuous active treatment and quality programmatic services for all residents at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The primary purpose of this position is the direct professional and administrative supervision of the following departments: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Volunteer Services, Social Work, and the Olmstead Specialist. This position also directly supervises the Director of Resident Engagement, who oversees Chaplaincy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Vocational Enrichment, Creative Therapy, Recreational Therapy, and Education (Rosewood Resource Center, Dogwood Resource Center, and Redwood Resource Center). In addition, this position is a member of the Center's Executive Leadership Team, participates in the development and implementation of facility-wide initiatives, and ensures that treatment and training are being provided in a quality manner and are in compliance with ICF/MR regulations.

Salary Range: $70,478.00 – $123,336.00

Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 – $123,336.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented working knowledge of comprehensive programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a residential setting.
• Documented experience in supervision including objectively identifying, collecting, and/or analyzing quality assurance information.
• Knowledge of ICF-IDD standards.
• Managerial experience to include the supervision of both direct and indirect reports, preferably of a cross functional team.
• Leadership, management, and organizational skills.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville, home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.