Special Projects Director - Human Services
Special Projects Director - Human Services
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Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving operational excellence fostering innovation and supporting services that truly make a difference Dungarvin is seeking a dynamic Special Projects Director who has experience in the Human Services industry to join our team and support the Colonial and East Regions in delivering high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Provide project management administrative and strategic support across multiple regional initiatives.
- Lead and assist in launching and stabilizing new services and programs.
- Support marketing RFP responses and the development of new business opportunities.
- Offer interim leadership during upper management vacancies.
- Drive policy development quality improvement and organizational innovation.
- Collaborate with senior management to shape systems that support efficiency compliance and service excellence.
Qualifications :
MUST HAVE:
- Bachelors degree in a human services or related field (Psychology Counseling Allied Health Educational Psychology Sociology Human Services etc.)
- 7 years of progressive management experience with a focus on leading and managing within human services ideally in residential and/or day services for individuals with disabilities.
- Project Management Experience: Prior experience managing projects ensuring timelines deliverables and team coordination.
- Prior experience and knowledge working with ID DD IDD ICF HCBS CIIBS MR or Medicaid Waivers.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Managed care experience
- Demonstrated strong business acumen and strategic planning. Ability to think and act from an overall best for the business perspective.
- Knowledgeable and adaptable to new software technologies; as well being an intermediate level user of basic software like: Excel Word Outlook and Powerpoint.
Additional Information :
SKILLS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS:
- Project Management: Proven ability to lead complex projects across multiple teams and priorities.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in leading teams mentoring managers and stepping into interim leadership roles with a focus on quality assurance and project management.
- Strategic Thinking: Skilled at identifying trends solving problems and developing actionable long-term strategies aligned with business goals.
- Business Development: Expertise in identifying growth opportunities navigating RFPs and managing provider application processes with strong organizational skills.
- Quality Improvement: Strong background in evaluating services developing quality improvement plans conducting reviews and ensuring regulatory compliance to drive continuous service enhancement.
- Adaptability & Independence: Able to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced evolving environment.
- Policy & Systems Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regulatory operational and compliance frameworks within human services.
- Communication & Collaboration: Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills able to engage all levels of the organization contractors vendors and oversight agencies fostering open and honest collaboration.
At Dungarvin diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Please note: The deadline for all internal job applications is one week from the initial posting date.
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
