Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Executive Director Position

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking qualified candidates for the Council’s Executive Director position. This is a high level position that is responsible for the operation of a federally funded non-profit organization charged with implementing the federal Developmental Disabilities Act in Florida. Candidates must possess knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizational management, advocacy and public policy, personnel supervision, and system planning, as well as a demonstrated capacity to manage a non-profit organization with a multi-million budget.

If you would like to be considered for this position you must submit the following:

· Resume

· Cover letter describing your knowledge and demonstrated capacity that addresses the Minimum and Expected Qualifications in the position description.

· A sample work product that reflects key knowledge, abilities, and skills identified in the Expected Qualifications in the position description.

You may submit your resume, cover letter and sample work product to: Vanda Bowman at xxxxxx@fddc.org, via fax (850)-922-6708, or postal mail or hand delivery: 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

The Deadline for submission of your resume, cover letter and sample work product is Monday, June 27, 2016.

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Executive Director

Position Description

GENERAL:

The Executive Director reports to the Chairperson and the Executive Committee of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. The Executive Director is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all activities of the organization, including: the organization’s status as the designated state agency to receive, disperse, and report federal funds from a formula grant award through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Department of Health & Human Services; implementation of the Council’s 5-year State Plan as required under the Federal Developmental Disabilities Act; and performance of all duties and responsibilities as stipulated by the Council By-Laws. The Executive Director serves as the lead liaison to all federal, state, and regional agencies and organizations that plan for and/or budget for supports and services for persons with developmental disabilities. Internally, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and performance of the organization.

SPECIFIC:

I. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION – The Executive Director is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an operational infrastructure that effectively and efficiently supports and facilitates the Council’s work to achieve its State Plan goals and objectives. The Executive Director provides lead staff support to the Chairperson in performing the duties and functions of that position. The Executive Director assures all day-to-day operations within the offices of the organization are in compliance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act), laws and regulations applying to Council’s 501c (3) status, Council By-laws, applicable state laws and requirements, and council policy and procedures. The Executive Director assures adequate resources and supports are provided and available, including adequate risk management protection for the Council. The Executive Director assures that Council members are supported for the most effective utilization of their skills, interests, and abilities, and the accomplishment of the Council’s State Plan goals and objectives.

Objectives to demonstrate meeting these responsibilities include the following:

o Ensures the effective management of the council’s financial, business and office operations; of the programmatic and contractual management system for council-funded projects; of the council’s public policy and advocacy activities; and of the council’s communication, marketing and public relations activities.

o Ensures that the work of the council and its committees is effectively planned and implemented.

o Provides sound reliable advice and guidance to the Council and its members relative to meeting the intent and requirements of the DD Act, Council By-Laws, applicable state laws, and Council policies and procedures.

o Provides lead staffing responsibilities for the Executive Committee and full Council meetings and ensures that the work of these committees and council is effectively implemented.

II. POLICY / ADVOCACY – The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the effective development and advocacy of public policy positions of the council that furthers the council’s state plan goals and objectives and/or addresses critical needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the coordination of all policy and advocacy efforts with AIDD/DHHS, state agencies, the Florida Legislature, Office of the Governor, state and local disability advocacy organizations, and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.

Objectives for demonstrating meeting these responsibilities include the following:

o Provides or assures staff provision of effective legislative education and advocacy activities to support Council policies before the State Legislature.

o Provides or assures staff provision of effective education and advocacy activities at the federal level either directly, or via the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.

o Participates or assures member/staff participation on select policy-related groups that will further the goals and objectives of the Council.

III. PROGRAM PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION –The Executive Director has lead responsibility for the development of the Council’s five year State Plan and for the preparation of the annual Program Performance Report to ADD. The Executive Director ensures that the Council’s progress in meeting the state plan goals and objectives is periodically assessed and that amendments to the state plan are submitted as necessary. The Executive Director ensures that the Council is consistently and effectively planning and implementing strategies to achieve the goals and objectives of the Five Year State Plan, and that the strategies/initiatives are adequately managed.

Objectives for meeting these responsibilities include the following:

o Ensures that a system for programmatic and contractual management of the council-funded projects is implemented and managed in a manner that ensures that the council funded projects achieve the intended outcomes, comply with contractual requirements, and meet the federal obligation and liquidation schedule.

o Prepares the annual program performance report in a manner that accurately presents the council’s work for the past year and is submitted on a timely basis.

o Ensures that the Council members are sufficiently informed of the progress of the council-funded projects and achievement of the state plan goals and objectives.

o Ensures that the Council’s State Plan is based on thorough planning, reflects the vision of the Council, and provides direction for the work of the Council.

IV. FISCAL – The Executive Director assures appropriate oversight in the receipt, disbursement and reporting of all funds, including federal funds through AIDD/DHHS and the Federal DD Act.

Objectives for meeting these responsibilities include the following:

o Ensures that the financial, budgeting and accounting operations for the Council is managed in a manner that ensures the Council’s compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and requirements and that the federal obligation and liquidation schedule is met.

V. STAFF MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION – The Executive Director is responsible for the recruitment, hiring, supervision, and termination of all council staff, as well as assuring timely performance evaluations and support necessary for staff to perform the work of the council. The Executive Director is responsible for the coordination and effectiveness of all functions of the council.

Objectives for meeting these responsibilities include the following:

o Ensures that staff receives the training, support and guidance necessary to effectively perform the responsibilities of their positions.

o Ensures the effective performance of staff in carrying out the work of the Council.

o Ensures that performance evaluations are completed no later than one month after the end of the performance review period

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Eight years working in an executive capacity.

· Broad based educational background

ADDITIONAL EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Considerable knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including issues and systems that affect the ability of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently and productively in an integrated community.

· Considerable knowledge of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act).

· Considerable knowledge of the purpose and functions of state Councils on Developmental Disabilities under the DD Act.

· Demonstrated capacity to administer a multifaceted non-profit organization.

· Considerable knowledge of organizational management and experience with personnel supervision.

· Considerable knowledge and background about advocacy, public policy, state legislation, and the activities of state agencies which administer the systems and/or advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

· Ability to exercise leadership internally within the organization and externally on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

· Knowledge of system planning and applicable federal laws, rules and regulations, and ability to interpret and apply this knowledge to the Council’s operations and State Plan.

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing professionally, effectively, and in a clear and articulate manner. This includes but is not limited to formulating and articulating in a convincing manner, the goals and objectives of the Council.

· Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills which provide the ability to clearly and accurately interpret government regulations, financial data, and operational needs, and develop viable solutions.

· Excellent supervisory skills.

· Ability to manage a multi-million dollar budget.

· Strong decision-making skills.

Debra

Debra Dowds
Executive Director
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC)
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2981
Ph: (850) 488-4180 | (800) 580-7801
Fax: (850) 922-6702
TDD: (850) 488-0956 | (888) 488-8633
www.fddc.org

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Sheryl Matney, Director of Technical Assistance
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities (ITACC)
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