Salary : $87,943.32 - $106,942.08 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-01865
Department: Human Services
Division: Human Services Dev Dis
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Join Our Snohomish County Human Services Developmental Disabilities/Early Learning Division!
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for managing all aspects of Snohomish County ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program) (1550 slots via sixteen subcontracting agencies) including planning, development, project and contract management, fiscal management, administration and evaluation of program services, and supervision of program staff.
This position will work closely with our contracted providers (school districts, non-profits, Tribal governments, colleges), Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families, other Snohomish County programs and community partners.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about early learning and that exemplifies the core values of early learning including equity, inclusion, collaboration and respecting the role of families in the healthy development of children.
The ideal candidate has substantial experience and expertise in early learning, family support services, program development, and fiscal and contract management.
About Human Services:
The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community.
Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform responsible supervisory and professional work in the planning, development, evaluation, implementation and coordination of assigned human services program area(s).
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Supervises and participates in designing one or more human services programs or projects including planning, establishment of goals and objectives, budgeting, subcontracting and development of program monitoring and evaluation systems.
2. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises, instructs and trains subordinates as necessary; participates in the selection of new employees and makes recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, transfer and termination of subordinate employees.
3. Participates with other members of the Human Services Department management team in identifying and achieving department goals.
4. Oversees development of comprehensive plans; monitoring and evaluation of operations against established program goals; develops corrective action plans in areas of insufficient performance, and develops annual and other reports as required.
5. Prepares reports on program operations in area of responsibility; conducts special studies and investigations as necessary; supervises information gathering and research to facilitate proper use of services and funds.
6. Participates in the development and management of programmatic budgets within areas of assigned responsibility; participates in negotiation and execution of contracts with federal, state and other funding sources; provides ongoing monitoring of internal program budget(s); makes recommendations for modifications as necessary.
7. Oversees and participates in providing all necessary direct service activities to carry out requirements and goals of program or project; oversees and participates in subcontractor monitoring to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines, contractual objectives and budgets; provides technical assistance and consultation to subcontractors and potential subcontractors as appropriate.
8. Acts as a resource to department director, administrator, other public officials, agencies, consumers and community at large in such areas as application of existing or proposed federal, state and local legislation, regulations and guidelines related to assigned program/project; emerging community issues relevant to area of responsibility; availability of funds or resources to enhance present operations or to develop collaborative efforts through other agencies; preparation of grant applications in area of responsibility and development of proposed county resolutions or ordinances as appropriate.
9. Participates in the development of proposed policy and legislation relevant to assigned program areas.
10. Responds to public inquiries regarding specific problems or issues in area of assignment; notify administrator and director of politically sensitive issues and evolving trends in public concern or feedback.
11. Ensures appropriate staffing and training for county appointed boards or task forces related to program/project; seeks and recommends to administrator representatives of community, interest groups consumers and clients for such boards or task forces to ensure community commitment and direction in programming and operations; provides group facilitation for community groups and committees to accomplish goals.
12. Participates in coordination of activities with other division and departmental programs, county agencies and community as needed; provides leadership to local initiatives, coalitions and projects as directed; acts as an advocate for program/project as appropriate.
13. Facilitates or oversees funding application processes, including requests for proposals.
14. Works in a cross disciplinary and interdepartmental manner to best meet the needs of the department's clientele.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES:

1. May perform the duties of all subordinate level employees.
2. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
A Master's degree in business, public administration, social sciences or other field directly related to human services; PLUS, two (2) years progressively responsible experience in the administration of human services programs; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision, is required prior to appointment.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• governmental and private sector human services programs and systems;
• principles, practices and techniques in area of assignment;
• principles, practices and procedures involved in the planning, development, administration: budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of such programs,
• principles and practices of grant writing, contract negotiation and administration;
• the literature, trends and developments in the area of specialty;
• supervisory and personnel management procedures and practices;
• use of applicable technology.

Ability to:

• plan, organize and coordinate work through professional subordinates and support staff;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, representatives of other agencies and with the general public;
• develop work plans, schedules and budgets;
• assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action;
• gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data;
• read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment;
• analyze and evaluate operations and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems;
• speak in public forums and express self clearly both orally and in writing;
• prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents;
• develop, interpret and apply policies;
• advise, support and motivate subordinates and assure effective working relationships with public, co?workers, advisory groups, county, city, state and federal officials;
• utilize computer technology for management of program data;
• provider leadership to projects with public groups;

SUPERVISION
This position reports to a division manager or the Director of Human Services as assigned. General goals and objectives are established by the Administrator or Director. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment with trips to other locations, to attend community meetings and coordinate program activities. The employee is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general on-line application. The employment history and education detailed in your general on-line application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review selection process, A resume must be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general on-line application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general on-line application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess, or can you obtain prior to appointment, a Washington State Drivers License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No

03

What level of college education have you completed in human services or a related field?

• No degree
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree

04

If your area of study was not in Human Services or one of the Social Sciences or another field closely related to human services, what area was it in? If it was in one of the above, please enter N/A.
05

What level of education did you complete related to early learning (ECE or Family Support)? Application should reflect education completed.

• AA in ECE or 45 ECE credits
• AA in Family Support Services or related area, or 45 credits related to Family Support Services
• BA in ECE or Human Services or related field
• Masters level degree in field related to early learning and/or related field

06

How many years of experience do you have working in the field of early learning? Application should reflect work experience in the Early Learning field.

• One to three years of experience
• Four to six years of experience
• Seven or more years of experience

07

How many years of experience do you have administering early learning programs? Application should reflect work experience administering early learning programs.

• One to three years of experience
• Four to six years of experience
• Seven or more years of experience

08

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in human services/education/closely related field, contract management, project management, program administration, community partnership development? Application should reflect progressively responsible experience.

• One to three years of experience
• More than three years of experience

09

Please indicate your experience in early learning program management including setting(s), size of program, position(s), responsibilities, related standards/regulations, and the years of experience in early learning program management. Please include a detailed description of your early learning program management experience, your philosophy of program management and a specific example that exemplifies how you operationalized this philosophy. Please limit response to 500 words.
10

Please indicate your knowledge and experience in supervision and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Please include specific examples of strategies, practices, processes, etc. you utilized to build a stronger, healthier program team. Provide a detailed description which includes your specific role, responsibilities, strategies utilized and outcome of your efforts? Please limit response to 500 words.
11

Please describe your knowledge and experience related to project and contract management. Include your experience related to contract implementation, monitoring, reporting, etc. Identify your role(s)/position(s) provide an example that exemplifies your expertise. Please limit response to 500 words.
Required Question