ADMINISTRATOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (BHDDH)

at  State of Rhode Island

CLASS DEFINITION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, to be responsible for the management, program maintenance expansion and coordination of existing statewide community-based services and/or facilities, to administer and manage a comprehensive system of community-based services and/or facilities that are integrated with Federal, state and local agencies, and to related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative; work is subject to review through consultations and submitted reports for conformance to laws, policies, rules, regulations and departmental objectives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a subordinate staff assigned to assist.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of rehabilitation management and administrative methods and procedures with a specialized knowledge in the area of community-based services and/or facilities, the ability to apply such knowledge in the management and maintenance., direction, review and coordination of existing community service programs and facilities; a thorough knowledge of community resources and the ability to apply technical assistance and knowledge in providing social and rehabilitative services to service populations; a thorough knowledge of federal and state legislation pertaining to community services; a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of business management and program maintenance, techniques and social administration; the ability to apply such principles, practices and procedures in the direction and supervision of administrative and supportive services; the ability to effectively administer a budget comprised of both federal and state monies as applies to community services and business management operations and construction projects; the ability to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise a professional staff engaged in providing administrative supportive and community services; the ability to establish and manage policies and procedures for the maintenance of community services; the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with various federal, state, community and private agencies; the ability to communicate effectively with divergent groups within the community and to establish a public relations program defining the needs and the community services available to service populations; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in rehabilitation, business or public administration including courses in management, economics or other related fields.
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible administrative position involving the maintenance of community-based service systems; or employment in a public or private agency dealing with planning, developing and constructing physical facilities.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Extensive work experience within the developmental disabilities field, vocational rehabilitation, person-centered planning, and systems-change preferred.
• Strong communication skills including both written and oral communications.
• Strong computer skills knowledge with Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Please refer the Job description for details