DIRECTOR OF STATE INNOVATION CENTERS – 68884 Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

DIRECTOR OF STATE INNOVATION CENTERS – 68884

Dept of Disability and Aging – 3.5

Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$72.4K – $95.9K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Working with people with disabilities Bachelor’s degree Senior level Leadership Full Job Description Executive Service

DIRECTOR OF STATE INNOVATION CENTERS

Department of Disability and Aging Seating and Positioning Nashville, TN Salary:

Closing Date:

07/14/2025 This position is designated as Hybrid. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/disability-and-aging/documents/about-us/work-with-dda/Director%20of%20State%20Innovation%20Centers.pdf

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Who we are and what we do: The mission of the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging is to empower, support, and enhance the lives of people with disabilities and older Tennesseans by promoting independence, inclusion, and the pursuit of lifelong health. Our vision is to create an environment where every Tennessean, regardless of ability or age, has access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive and contribute to their communities.

Job Overview:

The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) is hiring a Director of State Innovation Centers to lead the design, development, and operation of three Innovation Centers in each of DDAs grand regions. This role is vital to the strategic restructuring of DDAs Seating and Positioning Clinics and new regional office buildings, with a focus on creating comprehensive, customizable, and innovative experiences for visitors, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and older adults, family members and other caregivers, case managers and support coordinators, service organizations, state agency officials, elected officials, and other community members. Visitors to the State Innovation Centers will receive direct access to a variety of DDA programs and referrals to community partners, with an emphasis on integrating and coordinating all available resources to support them in the advancement of their goals. In short, the Innovation Centers will offer a one stop shop experience for people seeking to access the best DDA and its partners have to offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop a vision for regional Innovation Centers. Oversee all operational aspects of the Innovation Centers, including staffing, facilities, and resource management. Lead collaboration among DDA programs to create and integrate experiential opportunities for Innovation Center visitors. Build and strengthen relationships with community partners with the goal of coordinating access to available resources. Conduct ongoing outreach to raise awareness and promote increased participation in Innovation Center programs. Ensure visitors receive transparent and consistent referrals and follow-through with DDA and community programs. Continuously solicit and integrate visitor feedback into the operations and future direction of the Innovation Centers. Develop policies, protocols, and procedures to formalize the delivery and coordination of Innovation Center services. Ensure timely and appropriate billing of all relevant services provided at the Innovation Centers. Set strategic goals and regularly report on key metrics. Cultivate a culture of continuous innovation and collaboration among Innovation Center staff and related programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field A combination of lived experience and/or professional experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or older adults. Demonstrated skills and experience in the following areas: Building and leading teams Outcome-based program design and implementation Local, state, and/or federal government operations Innovation and continuous improvement Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.