Deputy Director DDSO 2, Bridge Deputy Director- Downstate

Bridge Deputy Director Of State Operations Office Region 5

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a forward-thinking leader who is capable of informing and executing strategic decisions at both the organization and system level to serve as the Bridge Deputy Director of State Operations Office Region 5. The Bridge Deputy Director serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience serving Individuals with intellectual disabilities / developmental disabilities (ID / DD) and share OPWDD's commitment to advocating on behalf of people with developmental disabilities as well as advancing and enhancing services and supports. In line with our dedication to "Putting People First", he / she will also provide leadership, commitment, and support to State Operations Office staff as well as to Individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, OPWDD Regional Office staff, voluntary provider agencies, local government and other stakeholders.

Region 5 State Operations Office is comprised of three districts, Staten Island, Metro and Brooklyn, serving Richmond, Kings, Manhattan, and Bronx counties.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner and Associate Commissioner for the Division of State Operations, the Bridge Deputy Director will serve at the executive level and provide a leadership role for the State Operations Office, reporting to the Director of State Operations Office Region 5 and working with Deputy Directors and other management team members to foster and support a collaborative workforce to ensure excellent quality in state-operated program standards.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Direct support and oversight to a range of staff across a variety of functions including Quality Management, Habilitation Specialists Services, Family Care, Employment Services, Article 16 Clinics, and Day Habilitation Programs.
• Assess the organization's overall effectiveness to determine strengths and weaknesses for operational planning and forecasting.
• Refine, design and integrate cross-organizational systems and policies and streamline protocols to ensure alignment and operational efficiency for Region 5.
• Monitor efforts toward achieving State Operations goals with regard to service delivery, human resources and quality assurance activities, and meeting quality metrics through responsive data collection and delivery activities.
• Participate in strategic, region-wide planning aligned with the Division of State Operations Strategic Plan as well as the OPWDD's 5.07 Plan and advocate for allocation of adequate resources to meet strategic objectives.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, ADMs, and / or statewide policies and ensure compliance with these new requirements by directing the formulation and implementation of local policies and / or standard operating procedures. Ensure the Metro, Brooklyn and Staten Island DDSOs maintain regulatory compliance and billing standards.

This position can be filled at any of the following locations :

25 Beaver Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

2400 Halsey St, Bronx, NY 10461

750 Vandalia Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239

1050 Forest Hill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314

1150 Forest Hill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314