DSHS SCC Residential Program Director

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10/day premium pay

Orca transit card included

Additional 5% premium when on-site 3+ 

Job summary

The State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services’ Special Commitment Center seeks a Residential Program Director - High Acuity to lead the milieu staff and services for residents with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. This role directs staffing, scheduling, and program operations within SCC's High Acuity milieu.

You will drive treatment engagement, coordinate with clinical teams, and ensure standards are met while maintaining ethical conduct and effective

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience in casework, counseling, social services, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of professional experience in casework, counseling, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory work and 5 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by staff.
• Establish a daily schedule for the milieu.
• Assure optimal use of the organization's resources.
• Work with external stakeholders.
• Organize on-unit treatment and engagement activities.
• Demonstrate effective management of critical and complex situations.
• Collaborate with clinical and medical departments.
• Communicate expectations to staff.
• Ensure program standards are met and maintained.
• Complete necessary work orders and document reports.
• Identify barriers to treatment.
• Maintain professional conduct.
• Actively participate in hiring processes.
• Monitor attendance.

Skills

Resident care

Staff supervision

Communication

Diversity competency

Behavioral health knowledge

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree (Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/Allied field)

Bachelor's degree (Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/Allied field)

Job description

The Special Commitment Center (SCC), part of Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHHA), is seeking a Residential Program Director - High Acuity to join our team. Our High Acuity program is for residents who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

In this role you will be responsible for directing, managing, leading and supervising the milieu staff and services component of SCC's High Acuity program. You will also be responsible to assume all leadership activities in the management of the high acuity habilitative milieu concerning staffing and residential issues.

SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the staff
• Establish a daily schedule / routine for the milieu
• Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization's resources
• Work with external stakeholders
• Organize on-unit treatment and engagement activities
• Demonstrate effective management of critical and complex situations
• Work collaboratively with the clinical and medical department
• Communicate expectations
• Ensure that all program standards are met and maintained
• Respond to written correspondence from residence in a timely manner and meet with residence to address issues
• Complete necessary work orders
• Provide accurate, detailed, written documentation of reports
• Identify barriers to treatment
• Maintain the highest standard of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Actively participate in the hiring process
• Monitor attendance

What we're looking for:

• Advanced knowledge of working with residents with a mental and physical disability or psychological impairment in an institutional setting
• Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients and the public
• Experience working with confined populations
• Advanced knowledge of the treatment of sex offenders in an institution setting
• Knowledge of the principles of management, including staff development and training

Who should apply:

Those with a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience AND five years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

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.

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