Dshs Dda Developmental Disabilities Administrator

DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Administrator - Temporary
If you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity!
We're looking for a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and supervision to staff who develop, implement, or manage social, financial, and health service programs in our offices located in Everett, WA. You will be establishing a new Team of Service Request and Referral Case Managers. This is an opportunity to work closely with Leadership to support clients and their families to access DDA Services. This will include supporting staff to conduct outreach to clients, referrals to community resources, and accessing DDA services. In this role, you will also provide training to staff in an effort to enhance the delivery of service. This is an exciting opportunity to make real, lasting differences, be on the ground floor as we develop a new program, and Transform Lives.
Snohomish County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
Where you will work
We support a hybrid work model. You and your supervisor will identify an appropriate work schedule, which may include the options to continue with the hybrid work model, modified work schedules, work at the duty station, or telework. As a DSHS employee, you will receive excellent benefits starting on day one!
Some of what you'll do:

• Work closely with Statewide and Regional leadership to establish this newly funded program

• Read reports, monitor performance concerts, and conduct performance evaluations for unit/team
• Manage regional case management service's budget
• Provide direct supervision to case managers, social workers, and support staff through individual and group meetings
• Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit
• Interview and recommend potential new hires to the appointing authority
• Direct the work activities of the unit/team; set goals and priorities, orient and train new staff, monitor and assign caseloads and work assignments
• Review and make recommendations for service authorizations
• Prepare/review reports and staffing requests
• Represent the Division and/or facilitate meetings in the community and with other state and local departments, administrations, and agencies
• Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers

• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations
• Ability to lead others and organize work assignments
• Possess mental health crises management experience
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others
• Experience consulting with staff on services offered to clients and families
• Experience working with clients and families in a social service setting
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity

• Current contact information for three professional references
• A letter of interest with a detailed description of how your experience relates to this opportunity
• A current chronological resume

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) 725-5810. 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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