Hospital Director - Delaware Hospital of Chronically Ill

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

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As Hospital Director, you will report to the Director of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI). This includes overseeing and managing these services directly and through subordinate administrators: medical, nursing, food services, maintenance, social services, housekeeping, security, personnel and business services. You will serve on the DSAAPD Leadership Team, participating in the development of long-range goals and objectives for the Long Term Care Section as well as overseeing the implementation of same. Duties include developing new or revised program plans, policies, and procedures in accordance with overall goals and objectives, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. As director, your work will have frequent contact with families, community organizations, and interest groups regarding the functions and programs of DHCI.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Hospital Director - Delaware Hospital of Chronically Ill

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Delaware Nursing Home Administrators license or eligibility for a Delaware Nursing Home Administrators license. Please refer to this website for additional information on how to secure your Delaware license:http://dpr.delaware.gov/
2. Experience in person-centered care, with experience in integrating facility-based services within a continuum of care.
3. Experience in transitioning current residents, where appropriate, to community-based services.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and RESUME are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the RESUME to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.