MONTGOMERY
COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES (Dayton,
OH)
SUPERINTENDENT
The
Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) is seeking
well-qualified human services managers/leaders that are strongly committed to
providing exceptional human services to apply to become their next
Superintendent. The vacancy is due to
the pending retirement of the current Superintendent after serving for more
than ten years.
The
Mission of the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services
(DDS) is to serve children and adults with developmental disabilities. DDS is the County’s primary service provider
for children and adults with moderate, severe and profound mental retardation
or other developmental disabilities. Lifelong wrap around services are
frequently needed and provided throughout a person’s life span. DDS provides support for individuals to live,
learn, work and participate in their communities. The Board also provides
support for families in their efforts to care for their family members with a
disability.
DDS is
highly awarded and nationally respected for excellence. Funding is through a combined health and
human services tax levy funding several social services endeavors. DDS currently employs 590 FTE’s, operates 8
sites and provides services to approximately 3,400 clients. Governance is provided by a 7-member policy
making Board. Members serve 4-year
staggered terms with two term limits.
The Board appoints a Superintendent who is fully responsible for the
administration and operations of the DDS.
Services are provided through divisions providing Adult Services,
Children’s Programs and Services, Mental Health and Behavioral Support, Residential/Eligibility,
Services and Support Administration, Transportation, Family Home Services,
Business Operations, and Safety and Protection.
The successful
candidate must hold or be able to obtain a superintendent’s certificate from
the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The certification requires
that applicants “hold a master’s degree, a doctorate degree, or a juris
doctorate degree from an accredited college or university” to be eligible for
an initial three-year certification. The
requirements also specify that the State Director may waive a further
requirement for “five years of full-time (or equivalent part-time), supervised,
paid work experience in administration, supervision, instruction, or
habilitation of individuals with developmental disabilities, including three
years in a management or supervisory capacity” when requested by a County DDS
Board. The successful applicant would
also be required to complete a State curriculum for administrators during the
initial certification period.
Competitive
compensation and benefits will be provided.
To
apply please send a detailed resume and cover letter with current salary by December 28 to:
Robert E. Slavin or David Krings
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road A1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
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OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECRUITER
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