Director of Community & Employment Services in La Plata, Maryland at Spring Dell Center, Inc.

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Company Overview

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.

Director of Community & Employment Services

Job Type: Exempt Full Time

Salary: $83,283.20/ Annually

Location: Spring Dell Center, Inc., La Plata, MD

Responsibilities and Duties

Are you a creative, energetic, leader who enjoys working hands-on? If so, we are looking for someone with a commitment to high-quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be responsible for the oversight and management of all elements of a large Community and Employment Program.

As the Director of Community and Employment Services, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of all elements of the program, including strategic planning, leadership, sound fiscal management, staff development, and supervision. You will oversee Person Centered Planning for all participants, contract negotiations, and delivery of supports that promote the choice for people supported with disabilities. Successful candidates for the Director of Community and Employment Services must be creative, energetic, hands-on, and flexible. Knowledge of the Department of Disabilities Administration System in Maryland will be required.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Developing and implementing policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong management skills, supervisory leadership, time management, and dependability.
• Commitment to high-quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the focus on employment outcomes for all.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of two years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Two years experience managing multiple projects
• Experience with budget development and implementation
• Knowledge of DDA processes, COMAR and Waiver regulations
• Minimum of two years driving experience
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred Requirements:

• Seven years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of the Maryland LTSS Payment System is a plus.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free up to $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave