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Developmental Disabilities Administrator

If you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity!

We're looking for a temporary Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and supervision to staff who develop, implement, or manage social, financial, and health service programs in our offices located at DDA Region 3. In this role, you will also support/supervise Enhanced Case Management CRMs. This is an exciting opportunity to make real, lasting differences and Transform Lives.

Where you will work
We support a hybrid work model. You and your supervisor will identify an appropriate work schedule, which may include the options to continue with the hybrid work model, modified work schedules, work at the duty station, or telework. As a DSHS employee, you will receive excellent benefits starting on day one!

Some of what you'll do:

• Direct the work activities of the unit/team; set goals and priorities, orient and train new staff, monitor and assign caseloads and work assignments
• Provide direct supervision to case managers, social workers, and support staff through individual and group meetings
• Manage regional case management services for the Enhanced Case Management Program
• Collaborate with Headquarters and regional staff and provide data as requested
• Read reports, monitor performance concerts, and conduct performance evaluations for unit/team
• Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit
• Manage regional case management service's budget
• Prepare/review reports and staffing requests
• Review and make recommendations for service authorizations
• Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers
• Represent the Division and/or facilitate meetings in the community and with other state and local departments, administrations, and agencies
• Interview and recommend potential new hires to the appointing authority

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with clients and families in a social service setting
• Ability to lead others and organize work assignments
• Experience consulting with staff on services offered to clients and families
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of others
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to assess social dynamics between clients and families and/or other relationships
• Possess mental health crises management experience
• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Possess a high degree of communication skills
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position
• Must be able to interpret data objectively and follow up appropriately and timely
  

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Who should apply?
Professionals with a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, special education, business administration, public administration, or other related fields AND four years of professional experience in the human services field of which:

(A) two years of experience working in the community with individuals whose primary diagnosis is developmental disabilities;
(B) one year of supervisory, administrative, or professional program service delivery responsibility.

With the exception of (A) and (B), graduate training may be substituted, year for year, for the required experience.

Interested? Please include the following with your application:

• A letter of interest with a detailed description of how your experience relates to this opportunity
• A current chronological resume
• Current contact information for three professional references

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

NOTE:

Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference #04488.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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