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DSHS DVR Deputy Regional Administrator

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...

Seattle, WA | Full Time

$81k-110k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

DSHS DVR Deputy Regional Administrator

$81k-110k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Weeks Ago

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State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health... is Hiring a DSHS DVR Deputy Regional Administrator Near Seattle, WA

Description

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is seeking a great communicator, collaborator, and team builder for an executive-level opportunity. Bring your unique perspective, and be an instrumental player in leading, supporting, and delivering solutions to the diverse programs and communities we serve in the State of Washington!

As the Deputy Regional Administrator, you'll serve as an integral member of the Regional Management Team. You will get to manage and implement several DVR programs and manage multiple cooperative agreements and collaborative relationships with other service providers within the region. DVR provides individualized vocational rehabilitation counseling and employment services and support to students, youth, and adults with disabilities who want to work but face substantial barriers to finding meaningful and sustained employment.

Join us in this fantastic, high-visibility opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals committed to working with community partners, organizations, and internal and external partners, including tribes, throughout the state, to develop partnerships and leverage resources.

Your experience and leadership will help and support our mission to Transform Lives.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Some of what you’ll do:

Develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of providers, tribes, community-based organizations, and partners

Manage the Secondary School Transition Program for DVR customers who are completing their secondary education
Coordinate with the State-Wide Transition Manager, develop and implement a regional plan for delivering transition services
Maintain and manage a close working relationship with the DVR Supported Employment Manager.
Initiate and maintain collaborative agreements with County Developmental Disabilities and behavioral health organizations and other programs that provide extended services
Lead service delivery coordination activities to ensure effective relationships are maintained between DVR staff and key service providers
Lead implementation of the Assistive Technology Program
Assist and support in the development and implementation of the region's emergency preparedness plan lead disaster recovery activities and oversee all facilities-related issues to assure effective operations.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work, personnel and disciplinary matters, completion of misconduct fact-findings and investigations, resolution, including oral and written reprimands, background administrative review, reasonable accommodation, leave without pay, FMLA, shared leave requests, Exception to Rule (ETR) requests, overtime requests and constituent complaint response and resolution and providing information and data to management.

We are looking for someone who employs an inclusive approach and has experience leading, managing, and supervising programs, projects, and people. They have an innate talent for fostering an inclusive environment in continuing the transformation of our agency culture making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, providing a vital government service and creating a legacy of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This person must have the innate ability to establish and build trust, make decisions, and recommendations, and be a savvy relationship builder with stellar communication and facilitation skills. They can tolerate stress, adapt to changing business needs, and accept responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work to meet or exceed predetermined goals and objectives.

Come partner with us in doing this meaningful and critical work. Apply today!!

What we are looking for:
A professional with a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation or other closely allied field and three years of management experience in vocational rehabilitation
OR
A bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and five years of management experience in social services, mental health, or education may substitute for a master's degree.
Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the federal Rehabilitation Act, including requirements for the provision of Pre Employment Transition Services and Supported Employment Services
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent DVR professionally, internally, and externally
Ability to develop comprehensive, clear, and effective written agreements
Knowledge of organizational development and strength-based leadership
Understanding of programs, principles, regulations, and statutes related to vocational rehabilitation and competitive integrated employment
Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data from multiple systems and make thoughtful recommendations that result in positive program changes
Develop positive working relationships with a broad range of entities.

Completed applications will include

Letter of Interest
Resume
Three professional references from current or former supervisors are preferred

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.

If you have questions about the job posting number 05744, contact at raoa@dshs.wa.gov

Supplemental Information

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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