Chesterfield County
Assistant Director - Community Services
Chesterfield County, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, United States
Position open until filled (first review to begin October 20, 2025). Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; responsible for 24-hour operations. Mental Health Support Services
Overview Oversees and directs all operations within the Community Services division of the Department of Mental Health Support Services including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Serves as a member of the agency's senior management team; conducts short-term and long-term planning; oversees the budget within the community services division; prepares applications for special project grants. Serves as the County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participates in regional and statewide leadership activities including planning and implementing system change; provides oversight and facilitation to intra-agency committees; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appropriate state and local agencies and with advocates, consumers and families. Develops written policies to provide guidance and standards for staff; develops presentations, position papers and other practices and participates on various CSB Board committees; creates an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and continuous improvement efforts; promotes an environment that values diversity; demonstrates ability to manage conflict and ambiguity; models exemplary communication skills to include clearly stated goals, values and objectives; fosters mutual trust, respect and information sharing through a variety of methods of communication. Perform other work as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, public administration) or related field and six years of managerial experience in a large Human Service agency or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local legislation as it pertains to Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid Waivers, Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Home & Community Based Settings (HCBS) regulations, DOJ settlement, and Early Intervention regulations and expectations.
Considerable skill in making complex and critical decisions to meet legal, professional and administrative requirements and to respond to community needs.
Strong oral and written communication, supervision and staff training skills; ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers; ability to use data to drive decisions.
Fluency in English and Spanish is encouraged.
Current, valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained and presented at time of interview; records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Responsibilities
Oversee and direct all operations within the Community Services division, including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
Serve as a member of the agency’s senior management team; conduct short-term and long-term planning; oversee the division budget; prepare applications for special project grants.
Act as County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participate in regional and statewide leadership activities; plan and implement system changes; provide oversight and facilitation to intra-agency committees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local agencies, advocates, consumers and families.
Develop written policies to guide staff; create presentations and position papers; participate on CSB Board committees; promote creativity, innovation and continuous improvement; foster diversity and mutual trust and respect; model clear communication of goals, values and objectives.
Engage in conflict and ambiguity management; encourage information sharing through multiple communication methods.
Perform other work as required.
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Overview Oversees and directs all operations within the Community Services division of the Department of Mental Health Support Services including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Serves as a member of the agency's senior management team; conducts short-term and long-term planning; oversees the budget within the community services division; prepares applications for special project grants. Serves as the County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participates in regional and statewide leadership activities including planning and implementing system change; provides oversight and facilitation to intra-agency committees; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appropriate state and local agencies and with advocates, consumers and families. Develops written policies to provide guidance and standards for staff; develops presentations, position papers and other practices and participates on various CSB Board committees; creates an environment that encourages creativity, innovation and continuous improvement efforts; promotes an environment that values diversity; demonstrates ability to manage conflict and ambiguity; models exemplary communication skills to include clearly stated goals, values and objectives; fosters mutual trust, respect and information sharing through a variety of methods of communication. Perform other work as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, public administration) or related field and six years of managerial experience in a large Human Service agency or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local legislation as it pertains to Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid Waivers, Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Home & Community Based Settings (HCBS) regulations, DOJ settlement, and Early Intervention regulations and expectations.
Considerable skill in making complex and critical decisions to meet legal, professional and administrative requirements and to respond to community needs.
Strong oral and written communication, supervision and staff training skills; ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers; ability to use data to drive decisions.
Fluency in English and Spanish is encouraged.
Current, valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained and presented at time of interview; records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Responsibilities
Oversee and direct all operations within the Community Services division, including Early Intervention, Residential, Day Support, Employment, and Case Management for individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
Serve as a member of the agency’s senior management team; conduct short-term and long-term planning; oversee the division budget; prepare applications for special project grants.
Act as County liaison on the Camp Baker Board; participate in regional and statewide leadership activities; plan and implement system changes; provide oversight and facilitation to intra-agency committees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local agencies, advocates, consumers and families.
Develop written policies to guide staff; create presentations and position papers; participate on CSB Board committees; promote creativity, innovation and continuous improvement; foster diversity and mutual trust and respect; model clear communication of goals, values and objectives.
Engage in conflict and ambiguity management; encourage information sharing through multiple communication methods.
Perform other work as required.
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