Share Email Opening Title Director of Program Services  Category Administration   Description Are you a visionary thinker with excellent communication skills, extensive knowledge of Human Services’ programs, and have a passion for helping people better their lives? Do you have experience coaching and developing teams, strategic planning and ensuring quality services are provided? If so, Opportunity Village is seeking a proven leader for the Director of Program Services position to manage a dynamic team responsible for community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities within the greater Las Vegas area.   The ideal candidate for this position will share OV’s mission and bring a variety of attributes to OV including respect, credibility and clout throughout the developmental disabilities community (service and policy). A strong history of professional relationship building is a must. We seek a person with proven leadership in human services, health care and/or program management.   The Director of Program Services is responsible for providing the leadership and supervision to the staff that provide therapeutic day training, vocational assessment and supported employment services to people with intellectual and related disabilities. This role supervises the operation of: Project Enable, PRIDE, Fine & Performing Arts and the Community Outreach Program. The incumbent is responsible for the health and safety of all individuals served while involved with OV program activities.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties for this position will include, but are not limited to: overseeing services provided to individuals with complex behavior support needs, crisis response, behavior management and staff training. This incumbent will also seek out new business opportunities in long term care and related fields. Creating and maintaining close relationships with families, guardians, regulatory agencies, funders and the community. Developing program budgets and supervising the management of expenses within budgets.   Benefits: Generous paid time off and holidays Competitive salary based on experience and education Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision insurance plans Company funded short-term disability and life insurance Matching retirement 403(b) retirement plan     Position Requirements Knowledge of: Professional and ethical guidelines for treatment of staff Federal, state and county programs, laws and regulations Acquiring and managing grants Program evaluation and quality assurance measures and strategies Instructional techniques and methodologies used to deliver services to persons with developmental disabilities and related conditions Business strategies sufficient to recommend, evaluate, and monitor a budget Case management which ensures that treatment requirements for clients are met on a timely basis Measurement principles sufficient to develop valid, reliable measure of client needs Basic health and safety principles and requirements which meet the safety needs of our clients Theories, practices and methods of providing crisis response Developmental disability service delivery models, practices, trends, issues and laws in developmental disability administration   Skills: Thorough understanding of the principles that guide the provision of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Professional experience in developmental disabilities program services and supervision of professional staff is required.   Abilities: Communicate effectively to ensure a common understanding of programming needs and methodologies. The ability to provide visionary leadership and make critical decisions. Support and lead competent, high performing staff.   Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. In lieu of a degree incumbent must demonstrate ongoing professional development activities in the field. Minimum ten years of leadership experience related to health or human services for people with developmental disabilities. Current CPR and CPI certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment This position will require travel to all OV sites; incumbent must be flexible as work schedule may vary.   Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Educational Psychology or an Allied Health Profession, Health Services or related field. Experience working with state wide developmental disabilities services and programs.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Rate of Pay Competitive   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number ADM-15-00006   Open Date 9/22/2015   Location Engelstad Campus   About the Organization Join Las Vegas' Favorite Charity! Here you can be proud to answer the question, 'Where do you work?' Opportunity Village (OV) is more than just a job; being a member of the OV team instills a sense of pride and purpose into your work week. Our motto for the people we serve is: Pride. Purpose. And a Paycheck. So it is no wonder that the same can be said for our employees who serve our clients. Aside from the satisfaction of participating in a community that extends beyond our campuses, OV also offers a wide array of additional benefits including: health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings account, training and development opportunities and much more!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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