What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS HCLA Social Services Program Manager position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
Are you ready to advance your career and take on a new challenge? Consider the DSHS Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), as your employer of choice and step into the role as our Social Services Program Manager in King County.
This is a Social and Health Program Manager position that manages over 60 FTE's with 6 direct reports and is responsible for the PACE Program, service provision for persons experiencing homelessness, and In Home Services in Region 2 Home and Community Services. This position establishes the goals and objectives for the biennium to ensure the outcomes, and that resources are available for the operations of the PACE and In Home Services. This position manages constituent complaints, personnel actions ( corrective or disciplinary actions to improve performance), and Reasonable Accommodations. This position participates with the Regional Administrator and the other WMS Managers in the Region's goal setting, budget development, and policy and procedure implementation.
This position collaborates on a state-wide basis with HCS Headquarters and other WMS Program Managers regarding program and policy development and implementation. This position is instrumental in community coordination with the Area Agencies on Aging, Regional Support Network, Residential Services, Hospitals, Tribes, and service providers. This can be a hybrid telework position but must be in the office at least one day a week and additional days as needed for meetings, trainings and office coverage.
Who and what we are looking for:
Master’s Degree in social science, health, public administration or related field and four years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health services programs;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree and six years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health services programs.
OR
Ten years of professional/practical experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social and health services programs. Additional years of service may substitute year for year for education.
Interested and ready to apply?- Complete the online application
- Include a cover letter describing how you have what we are looking for
- Include three professional references
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 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.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 06122.
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 & 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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