Assistant Division Director

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is looking for an individual to fill a leadership position within the Division. If you are committed to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference and continue the growth and development of state of the art services supporting people to lead healthy, independent, and productive lives in communities throughout South Dakota.

This position will administer human services programs; research, develop and implement Medicaid home and community based waiver programs; hire and supervise Division staff; organize, monitor and administer policies and procedures of community-based developmental disabilities services to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations; oversee and administer programs, grants, rates and budgets; manage accreditation and certification of community based ID/DD support providers; serve as a liaison on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams and work groups; and effectively communicate the goals and philosophies of the Department and Division.

We support person centered planning; personal outcomes; community involvement including integrated, competitive employment; access to quality services; and supporting families by strengthening relationships, natural supports and social connections.

This position requires occasional in and out-of-state travel including evenings, nights, and weekends.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, business/public administration or other human service related field with at least one year of administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Knowledge of:

• theories and concepts related to social work, psychology, human services and disability practices;
• services and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
• person centered practices and people first language;
• management, personnel management, and supervisory principles;
• business and administrative practices and procedures;
• development and administration of budgets and grants (preferred, but not required);
• current and innovative disabilities services;
• human service programs;
• state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Skill to:

• communicate effectively;
• motivate others and build teams;
• display confidence and innovation in meeting department and division goals;
• exercise independent judgment within established guidelines;
• manage time effectively.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tack when interacting with others;
• actively listen, elicit needed information, and communicate information effectively and accurately;
• interpret and apply state and federal laws, administrative rules and program guidelines;
• develop and implement administrative policies and procedures;
• evaluate individual and team efficiency and effectiveness;
• assume initiative with minimal supervision;
• gather and analyze data, reason logically and accurately, and solve problems;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence;
• effectively manage/supervise program staff.

The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information visit
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus/workbenefits.aspx