DSHS DDA Developmental Disabilities Administrator

About the role

We need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to support staff and adolescents in a short-term habilitation program. If you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, this is an opportunity to make an incredible difference in the lives of children and youths. Be part of our hard-working team of professionals at Intensive Habilitation Services (IHS) in Lakewood, WA.

The Developmental Disabilities Administrator will provide leadership and support to our programs and staff who implement and manage social and health service plans for individuals in our program. This role oversees the services individuals receive, ensures implementation of their care plans, and guarantees compliance with all standards. You will also provide training to staff to enhance service delivery. This position may supervise program administrative staff and is based on-site in Lakewood, WA, with no hybrid or telework availability.

The primary purpose is to ensure habilitation supports and services are delivered per Washington Administrative Code and administration policy, and that staff are hired and trained to provide for the health and welfare needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement, and monitor SOLA Quality Assurance standards to ensure program compliance with DDA policy, WAC certification requirements, Residential Service guidelines, and Guiding Values.
• Read reports and interpret data to develop or modify client support plans.
• Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit.
• Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers, and collaborate with internal teams, service providers, and community partners.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff in a collective bargaining environment, including assigning work, managing caseloads, and supporting performance development.
• Oversee training coordination and compliance tracking, including Washington State Learning Center training requirements.
• Analyze reports and data to inform decision-making, support client service planning, and improve program outcomes.
• Represent the program in meetings and support operational planning, including staffing needs, performance measures, and process improvements.

Requirements

• 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.
• Mental health crisis management experience.
• Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• A 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, of which two years involved individuals with developmental disabilities or other handicapping conditions, and one year of supervisory, administrative, or professional program service delivery responsibility.
• Graduate training may be substituted year for year for the required experience except for the two years involving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Additional professional experience may substitute year for year for the required education.

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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.