Service Director- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (Statewide)

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a service director.

The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Guides AWARE in advocacy, systems change, capacity building, and cultural competency efforts to promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Establishes and assesses service delivery goals, objectives, priorities, and implementation guidelines.
• Directs the development and implementation of home and community-based systems change initiatives.
• Evaluates and prepares reports on the effectiveness of programs for providing services to the developmentally disabled.
• Conducts meetings with assigned staff members to disseminate information.
• Establishes priorities and procedures for the allocation and coordination of resources.
• Advocates for the developmental disabilities program with state agencies, service and volunteer agencies, the legislature, and other interested groups.
• Monitors the administration and delivery of developmental disabilities services statewide to ensure state and federal regulatory compliance.
• Directs the collection, compilation, and analysis of key performance indicators, demographic, and other data and prepares appropriate plans, reports, and recommendations on the status of the service delivery systems.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.
• The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

 
**Must live in Montana and be willing to travel** 

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• 6 years of professional health or human services experience, including 3 years of professional experience working with people with developmental disabilities and 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience managing service delivery systems for people with Intellectual disabilities.
• Superior knowledge of services for people with intellectual disabilities, including case management, self-direction, nursing, behavioral health, employment, transitioning youth, children and  family services, housing, technology, and person-centered planning.
• Knowledge and experience with quality assurance efforts for people with intellectual disabilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate may have a combination of education and experience, with a bachelor's degree in a related field (like social work, public administration, or psychology) being an expectation.  A master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related field (like public health or public administration) is preferred, along with:

Progressive Experience: Several years of progressively responsible experience in social services, including experience in management and supervision. 

Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional staff is a common requirement, demonstrating leadership and management skills. 

Program Management: Experience in program planning, development, and evaluation is also highly valued

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE’s benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.