Director III - ADOA in El Paso, TX

Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Director III, Assistant Director of Administration (ADOA), performs highly advanced managerial work establishing the business plan for directing and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the fiscal and support services division of the State Supported Living Center (SSLC); in accordance with operational standards set out by HHSC and the SSLC division. SSLCs provide 24-hour residential services, comprehensive behavioral treatment services, health care services, and all other services needed to promote the health, development, and independence of the residents served in a safe and homelike environment. The ADOA plans for, administers, and directs all programs and services that support residents' physical environment and nutrition and the infrastructure of the SSLC. Directs processes and develops contingency plans to ensure there are proper support services on a 24/7 basis in-order to maintain a safe and comfortable living and working environment for residents, employees, and visitors even during crisis situations. Supports and executes the strategic vision of the SSLC Director. Establishes long-term goals and short-term plans and provides oversight to areas such as competency training and development (CTD), switchboard/reception, plant maintenance and groundskeeping, housekeeping/custodial services, food service, risk management, security, reimbursement, and laundry services. Establishes priorities for department managers and oversees their work. Develops and ensures the implementation of operational policies and procedures. Serves as the SSLC's fiduciary, managing the SSLC's finances and property ethically and responsibly. Directs processes for reimbursement from federal funding sources. Coordinates with regional business office staff to ensure accounting/cashier, business office, trust fund, and other business functions operate smoothly to support resident needs and the vision of the SSLC Director. Reviews and analyzes financial statements, records, documents, and budget reports, and provides recommendations to the SSLC Director regarding expenditures. Reviews and takes action on purchase requests. Oversees the hiring, training, and work of the staff within the assigned departments. Participates in strategic planning as a member of the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Council and the Executive Team. Directs the development and implementation of corrective action plans, quality improvement plans for fiscal and support services areas, and evaluates progress. Represents the SSLC interests as the liaison to other areas of the agency for contracts, materials/asset management, information technologies (IT), human resources, and time labor and leave/payroll. Directs and oversees processes that facilitate the SSLC being in full compliance with the conditions of participations for an ICF/IDD by CMS, life safety compliance, and come into compliance with the provisions within the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Serves as the Acting Director in the absence of the Director. Serves in the Executive on-call rotation. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.