North Carolina
Facility Director, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
North Carolina, Morganton, North Carolina, us, 28680
**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center**Job Classification Title**Human Services Facility Director III (NS)**Position Number**60048365**Grade**NC25The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**Description of Work**J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, located in Morganton, NC, is a state-operated certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) serving the eastern region of NC. With a staff of about 1,000 when fully staffed, J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center provides support to approximately 230 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have complex behavioral challenges and/or medical conditions.
The Facility Director is the senior administrator for the Center. This position is responsible for total operations of the facility including budget, physical plant, staffing, and directing the provision and integration of residential, habilitation, medical, education and other support services to the people living at the Center.
Other job responsibilities include the following:
• Provide leadership, establish goals, set priorities, arbitrate disputes and develop a positive atmosphere of belonging in which staff can achieve excellence in their respective roles.
• Promote independence and self-determination for the people living in the Center.
• Ensure adherence to Olmstead efforts to support people in the least restrictive, most integrated setting of their choice, as appropriate to their needs.
• Lead facility initiatives based on best practice in standard of care.
• Collaborate with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), families, guardians, community stakeholders and other agencies.
• Ensure that active treatment and level of care conforms to requirements of Federal, State, and departmental regulations and policies.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range: $86,25.00 – $194,082.00****Recruitment Range: $86,25.00 – $194,082.00***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs* )/*Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** *Thorough knowledge of the service needs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or standards for service delivery.** *Knowledge of institutional/residential facility management and administration theories, methods, and/or practices.** *Knowledge of the various disciplines involved in the service delivery system.** *Broad administrative/managerial experience in a local, state and/or federal government program of service delivery to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.** *Prior work experience in Special Education, Health Education or Health Administration fields.** *Direct experience working with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.***This Position Is Exempt Managerial.****Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday, with flexibility as needed**## **About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:** The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the *Queen City of Charlotte,*home of the Carolina Panthers and the *City of Asheville,*home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.
Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.
We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.
Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.*Application Process* **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.**
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .*Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
*Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.**Veteran’s #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Facility Director is the senior administrator for the Center. This position is responsible for total operations of the facility including budget, physical plant, staffing, and directing the provision and integration of residential, habilitation, medical, education and other support services to the people living at the Center.
Other job responsibilities include the following:
• Provide leadership, establish goals, set priorities, arbitrate disputes and develop a positive atmosphere of belonging in which staff can achieve excellence in their respective roles.
• Promote independence and self-determination for the people living in the Center.
• Ensure adherence to Olmstead efforts to support people in the least restrictive, most integrated setting of their choice, as appropriate to their needs.
• Lead facility initiatives based on best practice in standard of care.
• Collaborate with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), families, guardians, community stakeholders and other agencies.
• Ensure that active treatment and level of care conforms to requirements of Federal, State, and departmental regulations and policies.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range: $86,25.00 – $194,082.00****Recruitment Range: $86,25.00 – $194,082.00***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs* )/*Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:** *Thorough knowledge of the service needs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or standards for service delivery.** *Knowledge of institutional/residential facility management and administration theories, methods, and/or practices.** *Knowledge of the various disciplines involved in the service delivery system.** *Broad administrative/managerial experience in a local, state and/or federal government program of service delivery to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.** *Prior work experience in Special Education, Health Education or Health Administration fields.** *Direct experience working with individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.***This Position Is Exempt Managerial.****Shift Hours: 1st shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Monday – Friday, with flexibility as needed**## **About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:** The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the *Queen City of Charlotte,*home of the Carolina Panthers and the *City of Asheville,*home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn.
Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County.
We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James.
Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.*Application Process* **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.**
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .*Degree/College Credit Verification*Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
*Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.**Veteran’s #J-18808-Ljbffr