DSHS BHHA Employee Services Program Manager
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DSHS BHHA Developmental Disabilities Administrator-Employee Services Program Manager

As our State Operated Living Alternatives (SOLA) teams continue to grow, we are excited to add an Employee Services Program Manager also known as a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to our office in University Place, WA, just outside Tacoma.This individual will be an essential part of our leadership team in the SOLA programs. This role will provide leadership, oversight and supervision to staff who develop, implement and manage social, behavioral, and health services to enhance the delivery of service.In this role, you will provide training and management to staff to enhance the delivery of service. This is an exciting opportunity to make real, lasting differences in the lives of those you serve.

Some of what you will do:

• Direct the work activities of the unit; set goals and priorities
• Ensure new staff receive quality experiences with orientation and training
• Monitor outcomes and conduct quality assurance reviews for the team
• Consult on individual cases and complex issues with clients
• Represent the program and/or facilitate at meetings in the community with other state and local departments, administrations, and agencies
• Consults to supervisors around performance and personnel issues with staff

What we are looking for:

• Experience assessing social dynamics between clients and families in a social service setting
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others
• Possess mental health crises management experience
• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations

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 people who have 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.

Please Note: Pierce county employeesare eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.Questions?EmailMorgan Daggior call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-###-#### and reference 04957.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring an 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.

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) ###-####. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.

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