Deputy Director, Developmental Disabilities Services

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, seeks a Deputy Division Director to lead strategic operations, policy planning, and program administration across statewide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will guide budget processes, coordinate with Governor’s office, and ensure high‑quality services through collaboration with providers and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in health or human services program administration with strong preference for managing developmental disabilities and/or community-based programs including oversight of facilities, budget, policy initiatives and personnel.
• Master’s degree preferred in a field related to the administration or provision of human services programs, including Social Work, Business Administration, Public or Education Administration, Special Education or clinical specialty area serving people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure the Department and Division’s mission, values and outcomes are implemented throughout the state.
• In collaboration with the Division Leadership Team and the Office of the Secretary, work closely with the Office of the Governor in the annual budget process and budget management.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with advocates, stakeholders, community leaders, schools, and providers serving people with developmental disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with service participants and family members regarding Division policies, practices and activities that promote service participant and family involvement in decisions affecting their individual services.
• Work collaboratively and creatively with staff from other State agencies to maximize services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve the value of services available to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Understand impacts of federal actions on state operations and work closely with federal partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

Master's degree preferred

Social Work

Business Administration

Public Administration

Education Administration

Job description

State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, seeks a Deputy Division Director to lead strategic operations, policy planning, and program administration across statewide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will guide budget processes, coordinate with Governor’s office, and ensure high‑quality services through collaboration with providers and partners.