Director of the Center Adult Services/Executive Director Alexandria Community Services Board
Are you an innovative leader, capable of inspiring transformation, and committed to advancing the health and well-being in partnership with the community? Are you ready to join a dynamic leadership team in a comprehensive department that spans the life cycles and life domains? Have you been steeped in behavioral health and human services with a vision for a continuum of care that impacts the social determinants of health? If you keep answering yes, we would love for you to join our team!
Position Overview
The City of Alexandria, Virginia, Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), seeks a highly motivated, innovative, visionary leader for the Director of the Center for Adult Services (CAS) position. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated leadership record and the experience necessary to effectively manage an integrated operation administered by a multi-disciplinary staff team responsible for the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services and services for older adults and those with disabilities. The ideal candidate will also have a deep understanding of the interdependence among human services, health and behavioral health and a strong commitment to working within an integrative service delivery system. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a proven and creative problem solver, experienced in budget development and oversight, a trust builder and accountable decision maker with an ability to develop and maintain positive and results oriented relationships with a diverse group of staff, community partners and other stakeholders.
Reporting to the Department Director, the CAS Director is a vital member of the DCHS leadership team and has the primary responsibility of leading the day-to-day operations of the multidisciplinary team that manages four operational Divisions that include Aging and Adult Services, Clinical and Emergency Services, Community Support and Residential Services and Central Administrative Support. The CAS is the largest DCHS center with 287 FTE’s, a $36 million budget, and the 24/7 operation of residential facilities (group homes and apartments) located throughout the city. The position ensures the coordination of work within the CAS, other DCHS Centers, and with other agencies and City Departments. The Center Director is also responsible for the formulation and implementation of Center policy and procedures and budget oversight and management. The incumbent also serves as Executive Director and primary staff support for the Alexandria Community Services Board (CSB), a Virginia code-mandated administrative policy board charged with oversight of publicly funded behavioral health and developmental services.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range is $111,562.14 to $200,051.54 The City of Alexandria offers a robust benefits package that includes paid annual, bereavement, parental and sick leave; paid holidays, retirement plans; health insurance, dental plan, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; flexible Spending accounts (Health and Dependent) optional deferred compensation (ICMA); credit union membership; sick leave bank, transit benefits, wellness programs and an employee assistance plan.
Department Overview
DCHS, through a staff compliment of close to 700 employees, provides critical services including: behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, domestic violence/sexual assault, early childhood, economic supports, homeless prevention, public benefits assistance, residential, substance use, workforce development, and youth development services for individuals across the lifespan. In addition to the CAS, the department provides the services through three other centers: the Center for Children and Families, Center for Economic Support, and Center for Operations.
DCHS works to provide the highest quality of services to support individuals and families as they work to accomplish their goals and overcome critical challenges. The dedicated and highly skilled staff draw on their expertise and best practices to assure that those we serve are engaged most effectively and that their needs are met. The bravery, hard work and resiliency of the residents who access our services are routinely demonstrated, and we continue to learn from their achievements.
As an organization, DCHS focuses on key elements that provide the best experience and outcomes for those we serve, including improving access to services, utilizing trauma informed and culturally relevant approaches, advancing equity, attracting and retaining the best staff, community partnerships, unified planning approaches and increasing the integration of our services. We also work to maximize revenue and diversify our funding to address resource challenges.
If you are an enthusiastic individual with the pre-requisite experience and are excited about joining an organization focused on providing high quality results-oriented programs and services for individuals and families, you are encouraged to apply for this job opportunity.
The Community
The City of Alexandria, an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is located bordered by the District of Columbia and Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 156,800, it is the sixth largest city in the Commonwealth. The City is racially and ethnically diverse. Overall African Americans comprise approximately 21 percent of the residential population, Latinos constitute 18 percent, and Asians constitute almost 6 percent. There are more than 16,000 students who are enrolled in the City’s public schools, and they are from 118 different countries and speak 127 different languages. There is a strong network of support and collaboration with the non-profit, faith, and volunteer communities.
