Developmental Diversity Division Manager

Benton County Health Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as the Developmental Diversity Division Manager.

The Developmental Diversity Division supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout Benton County. The division helps individuals connect with services and supports that promote independence, safety, inclusion, and quality of life. Staff work closely with individuals, families, providers, schools, state partners, and community organizations to ensure services are person-centered and responsive to individual needs.

The Division Manager leads a team of dedicated professionals responsible for service coordination, quality assurance, eligibility determination, protective services, and other programs that support individuals across the lifespan. This position is responsible for operations, budget management, staff supervision, program planning, policy development, quality improvement, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

This role requires someone who can balance day-to-day operational responsibilities with longer-term planning and program development. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in complex systems, supporting staff, building relationships with partners, and helping navigate challenges that affect individuals and families receiving services.

As a member of the Health Services leadership team, the Division Manager contributes to cross-divisional planning and problem-solving efforts and helps ensure that community members can access services and supports across systems.

Benton County has a long history of leadership in developmental disabilities services. The county was one of the first in Oregon to pilot a community-based service coordination model, helping shape the statewide system that exists today. The Developmental Diversity Division continues that work by supporting individuals and families and helping build a community where people with disabilities can thrive.

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established program, support a talented team, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Benton County residents.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays 64 Personal Leave Hours 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary, you can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program 
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. 
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range of: $96,194 - $131,175
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law. 
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Education, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services or related field; AND 
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in human services, social services, diverse populations, or other related fields, including at least two years of supervisory experience.  
  • Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, discipline, etc. other employees.

• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.  This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. 
• Successfully pass a background check.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to lead effectively in challenging situations.
• The ideal candidate qualities would be integrity, creativity, flexibility, capacity in many areas, works well with diverse people
• Compassionate understanding of unique circumstances of individuals and families

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. 
• Answer all supplemental questions.

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment. 

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. 
  • NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Salary : $96,195 - $131,175