State Director for The DMV (35875)

St Johns Community Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Community Services in the DMV region seeks an executive to plan, develop and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring fidelity to our mission and CARF standards.

As the primary SJCS representative in the DMV, you will build partnerships with government funders, donors and partners while leading budget, staffing and program development to grow impact and net margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation or related human services field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years direct experience with individuals with intellectual or other disabilities.
• Minimum 5 years administrative experience including staff supervision, budget, and program development.
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff adherence to SJCS mission and standards.
• Oversee DMV programs, operations, and fiscal outcomes.
• Provide state-level leadership for operations/activities.
• Maintain CARF accreditation and quality assurance practices.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Develop annual budgets and monitor finances.
• Cultivate internal and external relationships with funders and partners.
• Meet with QA team and managers regularly.
• Supervise and coach staff; set goals and monitor performance.
• Provide advocacy at various levels; oversee wellness and program activities.
• Maintain knowledge of state operations; liaison to Board of Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program development

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation or related human services field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Home Office – Washington, DC 20024
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Any

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind. We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist. Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

Mission

Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life.

Position Summary

The major responsibilities of this position will be to plan, develop and direct services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the DMV; to assure adherence to SJCS philosophy, mission and quality standards in the implementation of those services; to be a member of and work cooperatively with the SJCS Leadership Team in the development and execution of strategic initiatives; and to support the development of new opportunities that further advance the mission and impact of SJCS, with an eye to diversifying funding streams and service lines, while increasing net margin. This position will also be the primary representative of SJCS in the DMV and will cultivate relationships that will further advance SJCS with key stakeholders such as government funders, donors, volunteers, ambassadors, and potential partners.

Essential Functions

• Assures adherence by all staff to SJCS mission, core values, guiding principles, business standards and administrative practices
• Accountable for all DMV programs, operations and fiscal outcomes
• Provides leadership within state for all operations/activities.
• Ensures superior quality through implementation of quality assurance activities and maintenance of CARF accreditation.
• Responsible for all functions within parameters of SJCS policies and procedures as well as all applicable state/funding requirements.
• Responsible for all functions within parameters of SJCS policies and procedures as well as all applicable state/funding/contract and regulatory requirements.
• Develops, cultivates and maintains internal and external relationships needed to implement program operations. Communicates actively and openly with all relevant parties including individuals served, families and guardians, funders, regulators, board members, and SJCS staff among others.
• Develops and implements annual budgets with an eye to long term sustainability and increasing net margin. Actively participates in routine budget monitoring meetings with the SJCS Leadership Team and key managers.
• Ensures recruitment, hiring, supervision, training and timely completion of performance evaluations for all staff. Provides training, mentoring and coaching to staff directly, as appropriate.
• Participates with the Leadership Team in the development and execution of SJCS-wide strategic initiatives. Contributes subject matter expertise to advancing strategic initiatives in other SJCS jurisdictions.
• Maintains a positive image for SJCS state subsidiary and the parent company.
• Advocates at state, organization, individual, staff, and systems change levels
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Programmatic Functions

• Meet with QA Team and key managers on a regular basis
• Supervise, train, mentor and coach staff as appropriate.
• Manage performance including setting of goals and expected outcomes
• Provides advocacy at various levels including state, organization, individual, staff, and systems.
• Provides oversight of wellness and programmatic activities
• Maintains working knowledge of all operations in state.
• Acquires and assures maintenance of assets under support/control of SJCS.
• Participates in professional development activities relevant to position.
• Participates as a member of and works cooperatively with the SJCS senior management team.
• Supports the development of and is a liaison to the designated state Board of Directors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation or a human services related field is required with a Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years direct experience with individuals with intellectual or other disabilities is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience that includes the supervision of staff; budget preparation and maintenance; program development and implementation; quality assurance planning, implementation and auditing is required.
• Must meet SJCS and funding jurisdiction current requirements for criminal background/records check.
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements is required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel within state and to Home Office for organization functions (approximately 8 times per year)

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EEO Statement

St. John’s Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John’s Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.

Application

We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website: SJCS Careers to be considered.