DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Administrator

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

Description

We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to support staff and adolescents in a short-term habilitation program. If you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity as an opportunity to make an incredible difference in the lives of children and youths. Be part of our hard-working team of professionals at Intensive Habilitation Services (IHS) in Lakewood, WA. The team is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and support to our programs and development to staff who implement and manage social and health service plans for individuals in our program. In this role, based in Lakewood, WA.

You will be responsible to oversee the services individuals in our program receive, the implementation of their care plans, and ensure all compliance standards are met. You will also provide training to staff to enhance the delivery of services. This position may supervise program administrative staff. Work will be performed on site, with no hybrid or telework availability.

The primary purpose is to ensure that habilitation supports and services are delivered per Washington Administrative Code and administration policy and ensure the staff are hired and trained to provide for the health and welfare needs of our clients.

Some Of What You'll Do

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with Individuals with Developments Disabilities and their 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
• Possess mental health crisis management experience
• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity

Who should apply?

A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, special education, business administration, public administration, or related fields.

And

Four years of professional experience in the human services field of which two years involved individuals with developmental disabilities or other handicapping conditions and one year of supervisory, administrative, or professional program service delivery responsibility.

Graduate training may be substituted year for year for the required experience except for two years involved individuals with developmental disabilities.

Or

Additional Professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education.

Questions

about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at [e-mail] and reference project number 06783.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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 [phone]. 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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