Director of Inclusion Initiatives

State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Remote in ND - Director of Inclusion InitiativesCreate change to make it possible for people with developmental disabilities to live the lives they want with the support they need. Join the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) as the Director of Inclusion Initiatives.In this newly created Director of Inclusion Initiatives position, you will join a small staff, a 23-member council and other partners committed to improving policies, programs, and practices that impact the lives of North Dakotans with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will participate in the design of new initiatives and Requests for Proposals that promote community inclusion, education inclusion, and peer to peer work. Specifically you'll provide technical assistance to teachers and schools interested in launching and strengthening their peer to peer programs. You'll create curriculum that can be used in peer to peer programs and function as a liaison between the program and SCDD. To be successful in this position, you are committed to creating a world where all people are given the opportunity to be contributing, successful members of their community. You are a skilled advocate for people with developmental disabilities in the educational system. You enjoy creating strong partnerships and creating new ways of doing things. To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience and skills:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of experience in the education system, preferably Special Education. Notes: Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work in the field of disabilities or related field or in public policy in any field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.Individuals with the following experiences are preferred:Experience working with a peer-to-peer program in a middle or high school in North Dakota.Experience with curriculum development .Location: This position may work remote from home anywhere within in North Dakota. This position will require regular travel throughout the state.About State Council on Developmental Disabilities: The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is a dynamic, statewide public policy and advocacy organization, is hiring a Director of Inclusion Initiatives. The Director will join a small staff and work with a 23-member council and other partners to help advance the organization's mission and improve policies, programs, and practices that impact the lives of North Dakotans with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The Council works to eliminate barriers, create opportunities, empower people, and promote innovation. The Council is not a service provider. See www.nd.gov/scdd for more information. This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Juliann Horntvedt at jhorntvedt@nd.gov or at 701.328.4847.Employing Unit: ND HHS - State Council on Developmental DisabilitiesTTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.