Center Director

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## **Position Overview**

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Center

Director for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia,

Illinois. An Ideal candidate will support the values and vision of the

agency and have a passion and ability to advocate and enable growth in

our individuals. The incumbent will direct, review and enforce standards

of individual care, treatment and training to verify such treatment is

in accordance with current Illinois and Federal Laws, DHS policies and

regulations, local facility policies applicable Accreditation Standards

as well las those publicized by other accrediting agencies. The Murray

Developmental Center Serves Adults With Developmental Disabilities Who

have several medical and/or behavioral needs.

## **Essential Functions**

• Serves as Center Director for Murray Developmental Center. Provides
  
  

overall direction, review, and enforcement of standards of

individual habilitation in accordance with Departmental Policy and

Procedures, Directives, Center policies and procedures, IDPH

(Illinois Department of Public Health), Federal, CMS (Central

Management Services) and other relevant standards.

• Directs the preparation of periodic and special studies to evaluate
  
  

existing policies and procedures within the Center.

• Works cooperatively with the Southern Developmental Disabilities
  
  

Network Facilitator.

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Coordinates the admission, discharge, and transfer (including post
  
  

discharge follow up services) of persons served.

• Encourages community participation in Center programs to verify
  
  

public understanding of developmental disabilities programs and

coordinates with professional organizations to raise standards of

professional skills in treatment, prevention, training, and research

by speaking before various groups to solicit understanding,

appreciation, and assistance for all mental health programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably
  
  

within the scope of the duties enumerated above.