Mental Health Administrator 6 - Assistant Superintendent (PN 20042889)

Join our team at the Warrensville Developmental Center!

Accepting applications for the Mental Health Administrator 6 (Assistant Superintendent)

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

•  Inclusion
•  Partnership
•  Respect
•  Inclusion
•  Partnership
•  Respect

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent serves as a senior leader at the Developmental Center, providing strategic vision, clinical oversight, and executive-level direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate supports across all programs.

What You'Ll Do:

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts for adult services, aligning operations with current regulatory requirements (ICF/IID, CMS, DODD) and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain a regular and visible presence on residential units to assess program implementation, model trauma-informed practices, and reinforce a culture of dignity, safety, and positive behavior support.
• Lead efforts in onboarding, retaining, mentoring, and ongoing development for programmatic staff, emphasizing performance excellence, accountability, person-centered thinking, and compliance with best practices and regulatory mandates.
• Oversee Human Resources and scheduling support functions.
• Act as a key communication conduit between programmatic staff and executive leadership to ensure clarity of expectations, transparency of decisions, and follow-through on initiatives and directives.
• Serve in place of the Superintendent as needed to ensure continuity of leadership and operational stability.

Program Oversight & Fiscal Management

• Provide executive oversight of programs including Programming, HR, Psychology, Social Work, and Recreation Therapy.
• Monitor service integration into daily routines to ensure all services contribute to positive outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure interdisciplinary coordination of clinical, behavioral, medical, and habilitative services that meet the holistic needs of individuals served.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitor fiscal operations to ensure duties are completed accurately and timely.

Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation

• Direct and support quality assurance and risk mitigation activities, including the review and high-level analysis of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and Unusual Incidents (UIs) to identify systemic trends and inform service improvements.
• Participate in investigations and audits to ensure timely resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Habilitation Plans in coordination with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs), and interdisciplinary teams, ensuring person-centered goals, trauma-informed supports, and individualized skill-building interventions are consistently embedded and actively promoted throughout all operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

• State and federal regulations governing ICF/IID facilities (e; g., DODD, CMS, Medicaid)
• HR functions
• Scheduling for large organization
• Person-centered and trauma-informed treatment models
• Developmental disabilities, behavioral supports, and interdisciplinary care
• Budget development, policy implementation, and performance management

Skill In:

• Strategic leadership and program planning
• Staff supervision, training, and development
• Conflict resolution, communication, and team collaboration
• Quality improvement and data-driven decision making

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply regulatory guidelines and clinical best practices
• Promote safety, dignity, and respect in all service environments
• Drive accountability, performance excellence, and cultural alignment
• Foster effective communication between departments and leadership

What’S In It For You:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, or social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. in assessing consumers'/residents' needs & abilities as part of interdisciplinary team & in development of habilitation/treatment plans or programs for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state regulations governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 6 mos. exp. determining budget & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. For all “administrative staff” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. in program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5, 65225.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Mental Health

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.