Department
Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & HospitalsDivision
Social/Human ServicesSalary
$133,541.00 - $152,065.00Job Profile
Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Non-Standard, 35.0
Job Requisition Number
JR103402 Associate Director II (BHDDH) (Open)Pay Grade
C00144 AClassification
Associate Director II (BHDDH)Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a large organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of a BHDDH program of considerable and comparable complexity; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of a Director or an Executive Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement in the formulation and implementation of agency functions; work is subject to review for effectiveness and conformance with applicable rules, regulations professional standards and provisions of law.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of an administrative, management and technical staff, and through that staff exercises supervision over of and is responsible for all agency staff.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a large organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of a BHDDH program of considerable and comparable complexity.
• To serve as an effective member of the department's executive leadership team; to exercise initiative consistent with overall departmental goals and objectives; to provide effective leadership consistent with departmental goals and standards and expectations.
• To effectively represent the agency within the department, within the administrative structure of the state, and with a wide range of public and private organizations, groups and individuals; to represent the department on committees, boards, and at a variety of public events and activities.
• To be responsible for program planning and development, fiscal integrity, budget preparation, program and staff evaluation.
• To be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of a coordinated program of direct or support services.
• To develop and oversee a variety of service contracts, as required.
• To develop and maintain appropriate information systems and to generate and disseminate analyses, reports and recommendations as required.
• To provide direct supervision to administrative staff.
• To maintain currency in the professional field; to assure that this currency extends to subordinate staff and to the program of services; to promote professional and staff development within the agency.
• To assure conformance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, practices, polices and procedures.
• To coordinate and promote linkages with training and academic programs; to serve as adjunct faculty, as required.
• To assume the responsibilities of an Executive Director in the Executive Director's absence, as required.
• To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles of public administration and the proven ability to apply such knowledge at an executive level, either in direct service delivery or administrative support within a health care environment; a thorough knowledge of health care systems and proven ability to apply such knowledge in an assigned specialty or functions; a thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practices; the proven ability to plan, coordinate, direct and control the functions and programs of a large agency or complex program within a health care environment; the proven ability to develop and oversee operating and capital budgets and to administer a program of fiscal integrity; the proven ability to make effective use of automated information systems; the proven ability to interpret complex information, prepare analyses, and develop responsive programs, fiscal and management plans, policies and procedures; the proven ability to interpret complex information, prepare analyses, and develop responsive programs, fiscal and management plans, policies and procedures; the proven ability to interpret programs, policies, and directives as they apply to the agency or program, and to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, other departments and agencies, advocacy groups, providers, and the public at large; the proven ability to lead, supervise, direct assign and evaluate the work of subordinates, the proven ability to communicate effectively; the proven ability to work effectively as a member of the department's executive leadership team; the proven ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; supplemented by extensive specialized or advanced training or education in that area; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: extensive employment in an administrative position (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment, or in progressively responsible positions in the administration of one or more relevant health care programs in a large governmental or private organization.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information

The Associate Director II will serve as the Chief of Staff within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) reporting the Director. The Chief of Staff position requires availability to support and coordinate the Department's continuous, 24/7 operations. BHDDH is responsible for delivering and overseeing essential services to individuals with behavioral health conditions and developmental disabilities, as well as managing state operated facilities and community-based service systems that require ongoing operational continuity and responsiveness.

The Chief of Staff plays a critical leadership role in ensuring coordination across departmental divisions, including group home settings, state hospitals, and other service delivery programs where timely decision-making and operational oversight may be necessary at any time to support health, safety, and service continuity. The Chief of Staff may be assigned time limited or ongoing management oversight of hospital leadership, communications, strategic planning, and/or BHDDH capital, operational and/or project specific functions.

The position also involves participation in the legislative session and related executive and policy processes, which may require engagement outside of standard business hours. This includes coordination with internal leadership, external stakeholders, and legislative partners to address emergent issues, policy priorities, and operational needs affecting the Department's mission and service delivery responsibilities.

The role requires a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and responsiveness in support of BHDDH's mission to provide effective, person-centered services and ensure the integrity and continuity of essential public health and human services operations.Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.