The Assistant Commissioner, Division of Developmental Disabilities, is responsible for providing leadership for developmental disabilities programs throughout the State of Georgia.  This position will provide leadership, direction and management of the developmental disabilities programs in our regions and facilities, while managing a significant organizational transformation.  He/she will ensure the adoption of best practices across hospital and community based delivery and manage annual budget planning, strategic and operational planning and program and provider development.  With input from Stakeholders, the Assistant Commissioner will develop and implement state policy for developmental disability services in community and state hospital settings.  Additionally, he/she will set standards for services and the expected outcomes of those services purchased from providers through regionalized contracts.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field and ten (10) years of executive experience managing MR/DD programs as well as experience in community based MR/DD programs.  He/she will also have the ability to direct, manage and influence organization wide initiatives in an organization undergoing transformation and positively influence all categories of DBHDD stakeholders.

Core Competencies:

In addition to a competitive salary (), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade N/A on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located in downtown Atlanta.

A sprawling metropolis of over four million people today, metro Atlanta has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.

We're located across from Underground Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's rail and bus system.

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Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: recruiting@dbhdd.ga.gov

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Division of Developmental Disabilities   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.