Director Of Disability Services Jobs in Reston, VA

Salary : $93,077.50 - $162,885.63 Annually
Location : MERRIFIELD CENTER, 8221 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR., FAIRFAX (HH12), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01164
Department: Community Services Board
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S30
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Lead the Future of Developmental Disability Services
Are you a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about empowering both people and teams? Join us in a rewarding leadership role where you'll guide a team of highly skilled and dedicated Developmental Disability professionals while helping shape the future of Support Coordination services.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative oversight to an experienced team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and exceptional service. Partnering closely with the Service Director and the Support Coordination leadership team, you will help plan, develop, and advance services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, person-centered outcomes.
This position is ideal for a highly organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll lead the implementation of new initiatives, navigate changing regulations and mandates, oversee special projects, and ensure compliance with all required policies while advancing strategic priorities across the Developmental Disability Services department.
As a senior leader, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by representing the agency at County, Regional, State, and Community Services Board (CSB) committees and workgroups, building partnerships and helping influence the future of developmental disability services.
What You'll Do:
Inspire, mentor, and supervise a team of experienced Developmental Disability professionals through clinical, administrative, and technical leadership.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and strengthen innovative, high-quality Support Coordination services.
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects that improve services and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while implementing new policies and mandates.
Build strong partnerships by representing the agency on County, Regional, State, and CSB committees and workgroups.
Drive continuous improvement and help shape the future of Developmental Disability Services through visionary leadership.
If you're a strategic leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while inspiring a dedicated team of professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1600/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.

• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.

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Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
For CSB Residential and Vocational Programs:

• Manages program budget.

For CSB Residential, Support Coordination, and Vocational Programs:

• Manages several distinct support coordination programs;
• Provides management and senior clinical direction to the program;
• Provides guidance for assessments, crisis management, and therapeutic counseling;
• Identifies, advocates for, and secures necessary client support services;
• Maintains ongoing communication with families, landlords, county programs and agencies, and state agencies;
• Establishes and participates in case-oriented consultative and educative planning with community agencies, groups, and schools;
• Provides program policy guidance and interpretation;
• Monitors and evaluates contracted and directly operated services;
• Provides oversight to vocational and contractual services, including clinical and program supervision;
• Designs and implements program evaluations, outcome measures, and performance indicators;
• Reviews and investigates reports of serious incidents and complaints;
• Evaluates program to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, and develops plans to address identified gaps in services;
• Provides input on service policies and procedures and assists in program development;
• Ensures that programs comply with all federal, state, and local regulations;
• Compiles statistics and prepares administrative reports;
• Participates in senior management team and committees.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques related to service provision for f persons with an intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities;
• Extensive knowledge of person centered practices with the ability to train, consult, and supervise in these areas;
• Thorough knowledge of community resources, including relevant public and private organizations;
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as issues relevant to human rights, mandated reporting, and skill in applying this knowledge to a variety of situations;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team member/leader;
• Ability to lead/motivate a workforce to achieve program objectives;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and direct specialized programs;
• Ability to recommend alternatives to allow for individual choice in services;
• Ability to compile and analyze data;
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals served;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field; plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities;
OR bachelor's degree and a valid Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification plus seven years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Masters can be substituted for 1 year of experience; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB
• CPR - within 3 months of hire
• Qualified Mental Retardation Case Manager (QMRCM ) - within 1 month of hire
• Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional - within 1 month of hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in psychology, education, social work or related field.
• At least five years of experience working with persons who have intellectual or related developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience supervising a team of human service professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive experience and understanding of Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, and the complex functions of the CSB in the Medicaid Waiver system.
• Experience supervising a team of case management professionals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature; however visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment, must communicate with others, and lift up to 15 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03
If you selected "Related field" for the previous question, what is the major of your highest completed related degree. If not applicable to you, type N/A.
04
Do you possess certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)?(Qualified developmental disability professional" or "QDDP" means a person who has been officially certified as - possessing at least one year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have a developmental disability and who possesses one of the following credentials: (i) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed in Virginia, (ii) a registered nurse licensed in Virginia, (iii) a licensed occupational therapist, or (iv) completion of at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field, including sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.)

• Yes
• No
• No, but eligible

05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with individuals with developmental disabilities?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight years or more

07
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in a behavioral health setting?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08
How many years of supervisory experience do you have overseeing the delivery of case management services for individuals with a develo