Director of Family Development
Description
DSC provides early intervention and home visiting supports to infants, toddlers and families as well as educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team who is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job, we are currently hiring for the position of Director of Family Development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the Director of Family Development for DSC, you will be responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of all Family Development staff and activities. In this role, you will develop policies and plans in conjunction with the Executive Vice President of Clinical Services that allow for smooth operation of the Family Development programs and meet the goals/mission of DSC. The Director will also promote strong community collaboration as a partner to respond and support the needs of families and the community.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Human Services or Special Education field. Related work experience with two years in a supervisory/administrative capacity desired.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate a variety of professional disciplines. Experience in communicating and working with professionals and other personnel, including parents. Proficiency in writing relative to grants, records, reports and necessary communications.
- Experience and knowledge of principles and practices of early intervention, home visiting supports and services, grant writing and management, program evaluation, infant mental health, trauma informed intervention, administrative and reflective supervision, community collaboration.
- 40 hours a week
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- All benefits start day 1 of employment
- Generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
- Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Café Benefit Plan
- Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical Illness, accident, legal insurance, and identify theft protection
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Fun, family-oriented work environment and employee appreciation events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lots of perks and benefits
EOE
