Assistant Director

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account with employer's

Pension plan options

Paid leave program

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana seeks an Assistant Director for Child, Youth, and Family Services to lead DMHA policy development for youth programs and coordinate state plan amendments with Medicaid policy. You will supervise 11 staff, manage contracts, RFPs and grants, and oversee HCBS initiatives for children with behavioral health needs.

Role includes directing quality assurance, liaising with agencies, and ensuring fiscal accountability.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of training principles and education materials.
• Thorough knowledge of the agency's functions and operations.
• Experience in experiential learning techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training.
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ability to assemble training materials and manuals.
• Ability to collaborate with trainees and staff.
• Ability to stay current on adult education trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in development of specialized programs.
• Determine long-range objectives and KPIs; specify strategies and actions.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance; identify cost reduction or improvements.
• Interpret complex policies and regulations for organizations and officials.
• Develop corrective action plans; solve organizational problems.
• Prepare and present reports for funding or implementation approvals.
• Develop and oversee program budgets and financial activities.
• Ensure program compliance with federal and state grants.
• Train employees and consultants on program requirements.
• Develop and deliver communication plans and trainings.
• Preside over boards or management committees.
• Recruit, onboard and train staff; support professional development.
• Set expectations, monitor progress, and evaluate performance.

Skills

Training & education

Agency operations

Experiential learning

Laws & regulations

Program planning

Seminars & workshops

Materials development

Team collaboration

Adult education trends

Leadership & delegation

Coaching & feedback

Education

Experience-based qualifications

Tools

Budget & financial management

Contract & grant management

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) sets care standards for the provision of mental health and addiction services to Hoosiers. DMHA is committed to ensuring that clients have access to quality services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.

The division also certifies all community mental health centers and addiction treatment services providers. DMHA operates six psychiatric hospitals (NeuroDiagnostic Institute, Evansville Psychiatric Children's Center, Evansville State Hospital, Logansport State Hospital, Madison State Hospital and Richmond State Hospital). DMHA provides funding support for mental health and addiction services to target populations with financial need and administers federal funds earmarked for substance abuse prevention projects.

Role Overview:

This role, Assistant Director for Child, Youth, and Family Services, is responsible for oversight and facilitation of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction's (DMHA) development of policies and process for rules affecting the youth in the public mental health, addiction, and prevention/promotion services system. In this role, you will coordinate and facilitate the State Plan Amendments in coordination with the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning. Your role manages contracts, RFPs, and grants executed by this program area. You will assist the Deputy Director in the oversight, planning and management of the state Child Psychiatric Fund; provide oversight for Medicaid-funded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for children with significant behavioral health needs.
This role supervises and coordinates quality assurance activities, including complaints, grievances, fiscal reviews, and legal appeals, working collaboratively with FSSA Audit. You will monitor program expenditures and enrollment to ensure fiscal accountability. You serve as the liaison to a wide variety of state and federal agencies and state and national organizations related to youth mental health, dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders. This role supervises a staff of 11.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing comprehensive development and implementation of specialized programs and development within the agency.
• Determine, analyze, identify and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
• Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of a broad area of training and education, including texts and materials developed in the field.
• Thorough knowledge of the agency or institution's functions, operations, and purpose.
• Considerable knowledge of experiential learning techniques.
• Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training within the agency.
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals and assembling texts, films, slides, and characters.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with trainees, other instructors, and the entire agency staff.
• Ability to keep current on new trends, philosophies, and available materials regarding adult education.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.

A degree is not required. However, at least 12 + years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Completion of relevant education degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .