District Manager
State of Indiana
Date: 8 hours ago
City: South Bend, IN
Contract type: Full time
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA)
The Disability and Rehabilitation Services envisions a community where all people have equal access and opportunity to realize their best lives. We are committed to partnering with individuals, families, and professionals to ensure person-centered services that empower people with disabilities, and their families, by connecting them to the resources and supports to live their best life. Our core value is that all people have the right to live, love, work, learn, play and pursue their dreams.
Role Overview
The District Manager manages of one of eight Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services' districts in the state, supervising BDDS Generalists and Support Staff, administering programs and services for the BDDS delivery system. This leadership role serves the South Bend area.
Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need For Success
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA)
The Disability and Rehabilitation Services envisions a community where all people have equal access and opportunity to realize their best lives. We are committed to partnering with individuals, families, and professionals to ensure person-centered services that empower people with disabilities, and their families, by connecting them to the resources and supports to live their best life. Our core value is that all people have the right to live, love, work, learn, play and pursue their dreams.
Role Overview
The District Manager manages of one of eight Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services' districts in the state, supervising BDDS Generalists and Support Staff, administering programs and services for the BDDS delivery system. This leadership role serves the South Bend area.
Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
- Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
- Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
- Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
- Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
- Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
- Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Coordinator and deliver communication plans and communications.
- Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
- Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need For Success
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
- a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of experience, or
- a Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or
- a Associate’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or
- at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
- Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
- Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
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