Assistant Commissioner for Developmental Services

Title: Assistant Commissioner for Developmental Services

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Up to $168187

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a visionary and compassionate leader to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Developmental Services. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing programs that support individuals with developmental disabilities across Virginia. As a key member of the Community Services leadership team this position drives strategic initiatives ensures regulatory compliance and champions person-centered care across all community-based services. This position is required to be in Central Office four days per week and requires statewide travel.

Key Responsibilities include:
Leading and managing statewide developmental services programs and initiatives.
Supervising directors and program managers across multiple facilities.
Developing and implementing policies that promote equity inclusion and quality of care.
Collaborating with stakeholders advocacy groups and government agencies.
Overseeing budgets contracts and performance metrics.
Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Developmental Disabilities knowledge and experience including management experience across the continuum of care including facility and community services.
Working knowledge of public and private developmental disabilities service delivery systems.
Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively.
Ability to follow through successfully on projects and assignments independently and as a team member.
Ability to create and sustain effective relationships and liaison with facility staff central office departments CSB and other stakeholders and constituents as required.
Flexibility and ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with others across disabilities and mental health services.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible however not guaranteed for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However emailed faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.