DSHS HCLA Housing and Employment Office Chief

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) seeks an executive-level Housing and Employment Office Chief. You will plan, direct, and evaluate statewide housing and employment programs, aligning with mission and legislative goals.

The role emphasizes data-informed budgeting, cross-agency collaboration, and strategic planning to support transitions to affordable housing. The position is full-time at HCLA headquarters in Lacey, WA, with a requirement of on-site presence at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years supervising professional-level staff.
• At least 10 years of experience managing Medicaid or community-based health or social services delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the Housing and Employment Office activities and set goals for programs and staff.
• Coordinate with state agencies, community partners, and external sectors to expand community-based capacity.
• Develop assumptions for program budgets and prepare narrative budget requests.
• Capture and analyze data, produce complex reports to support strategic decision making.
• Lead strategic long-range planning for diverse programs and report outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, public administration, or a related field

Job description

Housing and Employment Office Chief – Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA)

We are seeking an executive level leader, who's presence will be vital to the success of our program - utilizing their experience to improve and strengthen statewide strategy, policy, and operations.

In this role you will be responsible for immediate and long-range planning for new and existing settings, services and supports that align with the HCLA's mission and vision. Your broad understanding of housing and employment principals will be the key to your success, granting you the opportunity to not only make an impact on the department but also the lives of clients who are transitioning from institutions to affordable housing.

As an Office Chief you will plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities of the Housing and Employment Office and establish goals and objectives for programs and staff. By partnering with state agencies, community partners, and external sectors, you will expand community based capacity and align needs with legislative goals.

This is a full-time opportunity based at HCLA headquarters in Lacey, Washington. A minimum of two days per week on-site in Blake Office East is required.

Some of what you'll do

• Be responsible for the work of the Housing and Employment Office
• Coordinate, oversee, track and report on all aspects of housing and employment work that have statewide budget and system impact including both data elements and budget management
• Direct the development of assumptions for program budget projections; prepare the program narrative for budget requests
• Capture and analyze data critical to HCS program development and process improvement, develops and produces complex reports to assist with analysis and strategic decision making at the program and agency level
• Use expertise with housing and employment content areas, attend and facilitate meetings
• Proactively identify and assign action items required to meet critical business goals; track activities and coach staff to complete necessary assignments
• Lead development, design implementation strategies, and coordinate with operations leadership staff on strategic and long-range business operations planning for diverse programs; identify strategic planning goals, objectives and metrics and report on outcomes

Who should apply?

Professionals with:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, public administration, or a related field
• A minimum of three years supervising professional-level staff
• At least 10 years of experience successfully managing complex Medicaid or community-based delivery of health or social services supports for complex populations involving multi-agency groups

Equivalent education or experience may substitute for educational requirements

We are especially interested in applicants with:

• Leading and supporting individuals and teams with care while supporting delivery of divisional priorities and high quality work product
• Affordable housing direction or implementation of the principles and practices of home and community-based service delivery systems with an emphasis on development of community-based resources
• Experience in LTSS policy and program development for individuals requiring assistance with daily living tasks, medication management, family caregiving, behavioral supports, skilled treatments or therapies, or recovery from mental illness or substance use
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a political environment and collaborate with elected officials, state agencies, tribal governments, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues to varied audiences
• Experience managing program projects from conception through implementation, including scheduling, delegation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of human resource management and experience developing measurable goals and monitoring organizational performance.

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 [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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