Division Director

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

This Division Director position will provide leadership and direction for the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). This division includes multiple community-based services, a 24/7 long-term care facility, and over 700 employees in locations across the state. The Director will ensure adherence to all Department, State and Federal laws and regulations regarding Long Term Care Facilities, including monitoring and evaluating services provided.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides critical leadership in developing, directing and communicating the Department of Health and Social Services’ efforts to build access to community-based long-term care services for a rapidly growing aging population, as well as a large and diverse population with disabilities and multiple support needs.
• Provides leadership within the Delaware community and Delaware State Government, promoting and facilitating systems change to shift Delaware’s reliance on facility-based services. This includes: strategic planning, developing progressive public policies, acquiring needed resources, realigning current resources based on best practices, coordinating with the Federal Administration on Aging, and promoting the needed changes via advocacy and presentations to community groups and stakeholders throughout Delaware.
• Provides oversight for resource development and budget management via supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities include: preparing the Division’s annual operating budget of $60M and working with the Governor’s budget Office and legislature through the Budget approval process, managing the budget based on sound accounting practices, complying with audits, and ensuring services are provided within budget limitations and developing and managing grants.

Please attach a Resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training, and/or experience meets each job requirement and preferential requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.

1. Experience working directly with individuals in a long-term care facility.
2. Experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
3. Experience in developing policies and procedures.
4. Experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal controls.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and Resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the Resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.