Administrator of the Office of Licensing and Accreditation(Job Id 14048)
Job ID: 14048
Agency: Department of Social Services/Licensing
Location: Negotiable, Pierre is preferred
Salary: Depending on Experience
Pay Grade: GM
Closes: 06/05/2020
This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
The Office of Licensing and Accreditation within the Department of Social Services is looking for an individual who is committed to service, has excellent communication and organizational skills, and is dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of care for individuals receiving services.
The Department of Social Services licenses and accredits the following:
- community mental health centers;
- outpatient and residential substance use disorder treatment providers;
- prevention services;
- family foster homes;
- child placement agencies;
- shelter care facilities;
- group care centers for minors;
- residential treatment centers;
- intensive residential treatment centers;
- independent living programs;
- child care programs.
This position will lead a team to oversee licensing and accreditation to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, laws, and budgetary requirements; serve as a liaison to share information across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams and workgroups; and effectively communicate regarding goals of the office and department. This position will work closely with other divisions within the Department of Social Services and other stakeholders.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Ideal Candidate will Have:
Degree in a human services, public administration, or other related field with at least one year of administrative and/or supervisory experience. Preference for individuals with leadership experience and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain successful teams and effective working relationships.
Knowledge:
- theories and concepts related to best practices in the areas of licensing and accreditation;
- management, personnel management, and supervisory principles;
- administrative practices and procedures;
- budget practices and procedures;
- state and federal laws and regulations relating to licensing and accreditation.
Skills:
- effective and efficient communication;
- effectively motivate others to meet office and department goals;
- critical thinking;
- exercise independent judgment within established guidelines;
- task and time management.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective and collaborative work relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
- actively listen, elicit needed information, and communicate information effectively and accurately;
- interpret and apply administrative rules and program guidelines;
- develop and implement administrative policies and procedures and evaluate individual and team efficiency and effectiveness;
- gather and analyze data;
- reason logically and accurately;
- solve problems using common sense, reasoning and resourcefulness;
- prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Apply at through the external application.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"