Job Overview
As the Regional Developmental Disabilities Program Administrator, you will provide leadership, administrative oversight, program development, and supervision to the eight DD program managers and one administrative assistant at Badlands Human Service Center (covering 8 counties in southwest North Dakota). You will manage and promote referral and identification of children at the earliest possible age to minimize the effects of an identified delay in development. You will also ensure individuals with disabilities receive the support they need to live in the residence of their choice and to participate in the vocational and recreational opportunities in the community. Additionally, you will lead the eligibility committee for the region, collaborate with the licensed DD providers in the region for service delivery and quality of service, and manage and approve authorizations for services in the region.
To be considered for this position, you must have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, child development and family science, nursing, vocational rehabilitation or business or public or health care administration and four years of professional work experience in a human service delivery area, of which two years must have included management of budget and supervisory experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields and five years of professional work experience in a human service delivery area, of which two years must have included management of budget and supervisory experience.
Application Procedures
Please make sure your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department’s Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Kristen Vander Vorst at klvandervorst@nd.gov or at 701.328.8940.
Employing Unit: ND DHS – HR
Telephone Number: 701.328.2310
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
