DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Administrator

State of Washington • Lakewood, WA

370d • $76,608 - $103,008

About The Position

The Developmental Disabilities Administrator at the State of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services is responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of social, financial, and health service plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves supporting and developing staff, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and enhancing the quality of services provided to clients. The position requires strong leadership, crisis management skills, and a commitment to equity and social justice in service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, special education, business administration, public administration, or related fields.
• Four years of professional experience in the human services field, with two years involving individuals with developmental disabilities or other handicapping conditions.
• One year of supervisory, administrative, or professional program service delivery responsibility.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental 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.
• Supervisory experience.
• Possess mental health crisis management experience.
• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate training may be substituted year for year for the required experience except for two years involved with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Additional professional experience may substitute year for year for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement, and monitor Quality Assurance standards to ensure program compliance with policy and certification requirements.
• Direct the work activities of the unit/team; set goals and priorities, orient and train new staff, monitor and assign caseloads and work assignments.
• Provide direct supervision to several members of the leadership team through individual and group meetings.
• Read reports and interpret data to develop or modify client support plans.
• Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit.
• Prepare/review reports and staffing requests.
• Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers.
• Represent the program and facilitate meetings in the community and with other state and local departments, administrations, and agencies.
• Interview and recommend potential new hires to the appointing authority.

Benefits

• Eligible for an ORCA card for transportation needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree