Disability Services Program Director

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Lakewood, WA is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and oversight of habilitation services.

You will ensure care plans, staff training, compliance with DDA policy, and collaboration with partners, with on-site work.

Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in human services with supervisory responsibilities required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and families.
• Ability to lead teams and manage workloads.
• Experience with crisis management in mental health.
• Ability to identify dangerous situations and notify appropriate entities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Graduate training may substitute years of experience, except for two years with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and monitor SOLA Quality Assurance standards to ensure program compliance with DDA policy, WAC certification requirements, Residential Service guidelines/Guiding Values.
• Read reports and interpret data to develop or modify client support plans.
• Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit.
• Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers and collaborate with internal teams, service providers, and community partners.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff in a collective bargaining environment, including assigning work, managing caseloads, and supporting performance development.
• Oversee training coordination, and compliance tracking, including Washington State Learning Center training requirements.
• Analyze reports and data to inform decision-making, support client service planning, and improve program outcomes.
• Represent the program in meetings and support operational planning, including staffing needs, performance measures, and process improvements.

Skills

Lead others and organize work

Plan, organize, direct and evaluate

Mental health crisis experience

Cultural sensitivity

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, special education, business administration, or public administration

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Lakewood, WA is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and oversight of habilitation services.

You will ensure care plans, staff training, compliance with DDA policy, and collaboration with partners, with on-site work.

Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in human services with supervisory responsibilities required; background checks apply.