Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on individuals’ abilities, provide choice driven supports, and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community. JCDS is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) Director. Responsibilities include:
Maintain a provider network and CDDO service capacity; interpret and relay funding decisions to staff, affiliates and members of the public; collaborate with County departments and agencies to address regulatory or legal compliance matters; assess service capacity resource needs for CDDO affiliates.
Serve as a member of JCDS Senior Management Team; develop and manage the network strategic plan in providing leadership of the CDDO; collaborate on strategies to address current and future operational issues including long-term and short-term strategic initiatives; assist in the County budget and planning processes.
Represent JCDS and Johnson County Government interests in local and statewide development and committee activities including annual contract negotiations with outside agencies (e.g., KDADS); participate in the Johnson County Transition Council and Community Coordination Team; provide testimony at hearings or special committee meetings locally or at the State.
Direct and lead Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) operations in effectively addressing consumer, family, and affiliate service access issues and Quality Assurance matters; initiate and facilitate problem solving discussions and develop strategies that lead to actionable decisions; provide systemic leadership to Johnson County affiliate providers; serve as a liaison with local organizational staff and state officials concerning consumer crisis situations; review and submit crisis recommendations to the State.
Supervise CDDO staff: hire new employees, evaluate performance and provide feedback and coaching to staff; resolve employee relations issues; delegate assignments and monitor workload; make recommendations for formal corrective action.
Job Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Business, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Business, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field is preferred.
Five years of experience working in the IDD field or a related field is required. Three years of strategic leadership experience in public administration or a human service agency is required. Must have experience with and knowledge of regulations and funding options, preferably in Kansas.
Experience can substitute for education and education can substitute for experience.
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