Deputy Director Community Services

Are you interested in being part of an organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of residents of Greater Prince William, who are affected by or at risk of developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders? Then Prince William County Community Services (CS) is for you. Located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Stafford County, Prince William County is a diverse and dynamic community. Come join a team that values creativity, quality service, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

We are looking for a great leader to fill our second Deputy Director position. This position provides leadership, coordination, and oversight at the systems level, and carries out policies, directives, and procedures of the Community Services Board, Board of County Supervisors, and the Virginia Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and Virginia Medical Assistance Services. Community Service is an organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that to be engaged, you must feel included and valued. Our Service Equity Advisory Team and our Virtual Suggestion Box are just two of the ways that our Deputy Director and Executive Director work to ensure all employee voices are heard, and the Leadership Team stays on track towards actualizing equity and inclusion goals. Community Services is a part of the Prince William County local government, an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

About This Role:

The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director and works with the Leadership Team to manage and oversee the daily operations of several complex Divisions that involve quality treatment and compliance and strategic planning, provision of services, maintaining and improving community relations, coordinating community activities, grants and new program development and fiscal and administrative processes and implementation.” The Deputy Director works to ensure all services are in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations and contractual agreements. The Deputy Director provides leadership for development for clinical, administrative, fiscal, and support staff and therefore must possess strong leadership and communication skills and is expected to demonstrate sound judgement in clinical, fiscal and administrative areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, counseling, public administration, or a related field
• 8years ofexperience in an interdisciplinary behavioral health setting in a community-based environment
• 3 years of experience in comprehensive program development and managing the provision of clinical services
• 3 years of supervisory experience at a professional level

Preferences:

• Progressive management andleadershipexperience
• Exceptional business acumen, strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills,
• Comprehensive knowledge of best practice, evidence-based services for persons with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, infants and toddlers with developmental delays and youth at risk of emotional disturbance
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience enhancing public behavioral health processes and systems to ensure operational compliance with multiple regulatory payer sources in a complex, changing managed care environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of the public behavioral health and developmental disability service delivery system to include operational compliance with multiple regulatory payer sources in a complex, changing managed care environment; thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws and regulations affecting behavioral health and developmental disabilities
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including public personnel management, budgetary and fiscal management, program evaluation and analysis, and information/data collection and reporting systems
• Ability to direct and coordinate the activities of a large organization with many diverse functions and programs
• Ability to develop and implement departmental goals and changes
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of a large staff and to manage a large span of control
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Ability to delegate effectively and communicate clearly and concisely to multiple stakeholders
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, co-workers, professional colleagues, elected and appointed officials, clients, and the public at large
• Candidate with experience providing leadership and oversight to behavioral health and developmental disability interdisciplinary teams
• Experience supervising, guiding, and evaluating the performance of Division Managers and assisting with personnel development.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
• The Selected Candidate is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to Va. Code §§ 2.2-3114, 2.2-3115, and 2.2-3116.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Starting Salary Range: $128,680.50 - $205,881.00 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here forPSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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