Director South Dakota Developmental Center

Overview

Job

Agency: SD Developmental Center

Location:

Redfield, SD

Salary: $-$ annual salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: O

Closing Date: 2/12/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This is a position with the South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS). DHS offers services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities, promotes independence and inclusion, and focuses on helping people achieve their full potential.

This is a full-time position with the Department of Human Services. Applicants must live in Redfield, SD or plan to relocate to Redfield. This position works out of the SD Developmental Center and is not eligible for remote work. For more information on DHS, please visit .

The SD Developmental Center (SDDC) is an Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. It is a 24/7 residential facility that serves about 80 individuals. We seek a proven leader who excels at building relationships with stakeholders and is dedicated to public service. The Director provides leadership as chief administrator, oversees budget analysis and expenditures, performs on-call administrator duties, collaborates with other state agencies and community providers, develops and implements administrative procedures, and ensures rights of people supported are protected in collaboration with the Human Rights Specialist.

The Director ensures adequate staffing and communicates expectations, mission, philosophy, policies and procedures. The Director establishes and oversees activities and supports provided by SDDC to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. This role requires independent judgment within established guidelines to resolve issues quickly and effectively. The Director works with multiple disciplines to focus on continuous improvement of services and supervises key staff and approximately 260 employees.

Degree and work experience in the Human Services field, with a proven history of leadership and managerial skills. Demonstrates commitment to the mission and values of SDDC. Is dedicated to long-term service, showing resilience, adaptability, and a sense of purpose in supporting individuals and teams. Is proficient in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, and team leadership, and is willing to grow in these areas.

Knowledge Of

• all Codified Federal Regulations governing the operation of an intermediate care facility
• all state laws and implementation guidelines
• all administrative rules related to Intermediate Care Facilities
• person-centered practices and how to implement this into all areas of an ICF
• leadership skills and techniques
• intellectual and developmental disability service delivery system in South Dakota
• administrative procedures and operations along with budget analysis
• personnel management techniques

Skill To

• implement codified federal regulations, state law and administrative rules to maintain certification as an ICF
• identify state law and administrative rules that need to be amended or repealed
• interact and support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities with patience and compassion
• monitor and assess the performance of staff, oversee work improvement plans, coach staff to improve performance
• communicate effectively and with compassion and clarity
• inspire high performance from all levels of staff, including entry level, supervisors, managers, and licensed professionals
• turn vision into reality
• develop successful teams and build/maintain an engaged workforce
• interpret and implement regulations and policies in an efficient and accurate manner
• maintain professional relationships with the Redfield community, city council, mayor, hospital administration and school district

Ability To

• remain calm and make decisions in high-stress and dangerous situations
• interpret CFR, state laws and administrative rules to ensure legal compliance
• respond clearly and concisely to media inquiries
• work with all types of people and build a team of performers
• communicate factual information with compassion to guardians and family members
• deliver difficult news and explain complex issues to family and guardians
• understand and communicate with high-level professionals in medical, behavioral health, law enforcement and legal professions
• manage high-level professionals and hold them accountable
• remain calm in high-stress situations affecting client and staff safety
• exercise independent judgment and act decisively
• lead organizational change
• provide executive-level leadership to the department
• identify key policy decisions and support the department secretary in carrying out plans
• supervise the work of others
• manage many demands and effectively delegate key tasks
• prioritize demands to ensure deadlines are met and…