Developmental Disability Specialist IV - Assistant Director of Support Coordination

Works within our Support Coordination Division as a dynamic leader to provide direction to a team of experienced, dedicated developmental disability professionals, providing them with leadership, clinical and administrative supervision, technical assistance and support. Works with the service director and the support coordination leadership team to plan, develop and direct support coordination services for a broad population with an intellectual or developmental disability. Must be highly organized, and able to adapt to a changing work environment and stay abreast of multiple new initiatives and mandates. Provides proactive senior management and leadership across the Developmental Disability Services department, manages special projects, and ensures the implementation of all mandated policies and strategic initiatives. Represents the agency on CSB, county, regional and/or state committees and work groups.

The CSB strives to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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Additional benefits of working with the CSB include:

• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• In addition, to recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals, if approved, the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
or bachelor's degree and a valid Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Masters can be substituted for 1 year of experience; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• First Aid and CPR certification within the required within 3 months of hire and maintained throughout CSB employment.
• Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) or Qualified Intellectual Disability Case Manager (QIDCM)
  certification required within 1 month of hire
• Qualified Mental Retardation Case Manager (QMRCM)

• Master's degree in psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Experience with and knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
• At least five years of experience working with persons who have intellectual or related developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience supervising a team of human service professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive experience and understanding of Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and the complex functions of the CSB in the Medicaid Waiver system.
• Experience supervising a team of case management professionals.