Duet, Director of Program Development

Duet; Street (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duet in Nebraska seeks a Director of Program Development to lead behavioral health services, oversee staff, and ensure person-centered care.

The role requires 5 years of IDD experience including leadership, a Master’s degree, and BCBA or licensure; travel may be required based on agency needs.

You will ensure compliance with Medicaid/HCBS, coordinate care with teams, and maintain QA and policy updates.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including 2–3 years in a clinical leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license; driving record check may be required.
• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, and/or Counseling.
• Current board-Certified Behavior Analyst credential or independent clinical licensure.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning, crisis intervention, and Medicaid/HCBS billing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and supervise the Program Development Specialist staff.
• Design, manage, and evaluate residential and day behavioral health services to guarantee person-centered care.
• Maintain adherence to state and federal standards, Medicaid/HCBS rules, and relevant regulations; update agency policy accordingly.
• Coordinate care strategies with all teams and assist staff training on Mandt, behavior support, and safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with the behavioral health department, QA processes, consents, and timelines.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent lines of communication; be flexible with schedule and responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Behavioral health program management

IDD expertise

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or Counseling

BCBA credential or independent clinical licensure

5 years’ experience with individuals with IDD including 2–3 years in leadership

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Title Duet, Director of Program Development Hours Required 40

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Possess a positive attitude and treat employees in a manner that they feel valued and respected.
2. 2. Always maintain confidentiality. Direct Functional Behavior Assessments, approve specialized Behavior Support Plans, and oversee evidence-based interventions.
3. 3. Design, manage, and evaluate residential and day behavioral health services to guarantee personcentered care. Manage the Program Development Specialist staff.
4. 4. Maintain adherence to state and federal standards, Medicaid/HCBS waiver rules, and governing health bodies, as well as knowledge of DD policy, CDD regs, 404 regs and update agency policy to align.
5. 5. Coordinate care strategies alongside all teams. Assist with training staff on Mandt, Behavior support staff, and safety plans.
6. 6. Ensure compliance with the Behavioral health department, completing QA, consents and timelines.
7. 7. Establish and maintain consistent lines of communication.
8. 8. Willing to be flexible with schedule and put in the necessary time to complete all duties.
9. 9. Able to work independently and in a self-directed manner.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

1. 1. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. 1. 5 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including 2-3 years in a clinical leadership or supervisory capacity.
2. 2. Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license, pass a driving record check and may, depending on Agency needs, be required to have available an automobile with required state insurance coverage.
3. 3. Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, and/or Counseling.
4. 4. Current board-Certified Behavior Analyst credential or independent clinical licensure.
5. 5. Knowledge of person-centered planning, crisis intervention, and specialized Medicaid billing frameworks.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 1. Ability to utilize Microsoft 365 and all Agency required systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. 1. Must be able to lift 70 pounds.
2. 2. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Salary, Exempt Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position and may be subject to revision.

Duet is the first community-based service provider in Nebraska. Formed in 1968, Duet’s mission of offering a range of services to support, nurture, and guide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities toward lives of independence has never wavered. We take great pride in providing unparalleled commitment to making a difference in the lives of the people we support.