Executive Director, Developmental Disabilities Council

Sdsoybean; South Dakota; On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Human Services invites applications for the Executive Director of the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities, a statewide leadership role overseeing a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with experience in developmental disabilities, grants, and facilitation of large groups. Public service, advocacy, and collaboration with state agencies are central to this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or another related field.
• Experience in developmental disabilities, grant/contract management, and facilitation of large groups or committees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary staff support to the South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• Support the development of leadership skills and abilities of Council members.
• Recruit, train and supervise personnel of the Council.
• Prepare annual State plans, reports and budgets in accordance with Council directives and applicable federal requirements pertaining to the Developmental Disabilities Act.
• Administer the overall implementation of the Council's State Plan and directs the financial management of state and federally approved budgets contained in the plan.
• Manage approved grants and contracts awarded by the Council to agencies and organizations conducting projects and activities and providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Advocate for programs and policies that benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Educate and inform people with IDD and their families, providers, policymakers, and the general public regarding issues impacting the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
• Represent the Council through attendance and participation in local and state meetings and workgroups.
• Participate in the exchange of information among and between State Councils on Developmental Disabilities of other states, the federal Administration on Community Living (ACL), Office on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD).
• Both in-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Board/ Council facilitation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

South Dakota Department of Human Services invites applications for the Executive Director of the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities, a statewide leadership role overseeing a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with experience in developmental disabilities, grants, and facilitation of large groups. Public service, advocacy, and collaboration with state agencies are central to this position.