Director ECI

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Director for ECI to join our team. This individual will be responsible for establishing and executing the major goals and objectives of the Mental Retardation Services Division for EC!. Responsible for ensuring that revenue meets or exceeds expenses. Interprets and implements Agency related, Deputy Director, and Executive Director directives. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance of Departmental activities. Manages, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of all operations. Develops and maintains effective organizational structure and personnel. Coordinates major activities through subordinates.

Your Role in Action:

• Manages the budget allocated for the fiscal year in a manner that is cost effective and efficient.
• Coordinates compliance efforts for designated programs related to State agency contract, Data Verification.
• Criteria (DVC), Commissioner's Rules, Agency P&P's, QA Initiatives, Life/Safety Codes, and other applicable guidelines/standards.
• Achieves projected targets related to number of consumers contacted, processed, served, placed, or linked as required by applicable guidelines/standards.
• Maintains a constant level of consumer and staff safety.
• Implements a system to provide regularly scheduled supervision, promote leadership qualities in subordinates.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master's degree required.
• Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Soc i al Work, or Education, preferred

Experience:

• Five to ten years of progressive experience in the management of programs serving persons with developmental disabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the field of Developmental Disabilities combined with knowledge of production, employee coaching and development, management, and required support activities.
• Basic knowledge of business support functions including human resources, information technology, accounting, and finance.
• Strong leadership and Interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Solid organizational and analytical abilities. Able to coordinate, manage, and direct others.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables.
• Mathematics Ability: Able to understand basic statistical reports including frequency distributions, reliability and validity tests, normal curve, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal
• Ability to prepare articles, abstracts, editorials, journals, manuals, and critiques.
• Ability to prepare and make comprehensive presentations, participate in formal debate, communicate extemporaneously, and communicate professionally before an audience.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #1203
• This role is designed for those who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about making a tangible impact in the community.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.