DSHS Lakeland Village Assistant Superintendent We are seeking a dedicated leader to join our team as the Assistant Superintendent at Lakeland Village to support the Superintendent in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling client programs and operations. Developmental Disabilities Administration strives to develop and implement public policies that will promote individual worth, self-respect, and dignity such that each individual is valued as a contributing member of the community. Lakeland Village provides support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will join our leadership team in overseeing the 24-hour residential habilitation center and ensure the delivery of quality service and supports for people we serve to be empowered to live their best life possible and maximize independence. As a member of both the Lakeland Village and DDA management teams, you will also have significant impact on agency policies, overall budget, labor relations, and facility operation issues. Some of what you'll be doing Plan, lead, organize, and manage the work performed by the organization to ensure effective services are delivered with optimum use of our resources. Oversee strategic operations by developing long-range goals and implementation plans. Conduct personnel actions including hiring, training, motivation, evaluations, appreciation, and corrective action. Participate in Union/Management Communications Committees. Work with Program Area Team (PAT) Directors to ensure the quality and compliance of our services.

Who should apply:

Professionals with a Bachelor's degree in human services, sociology, social work counseling, psychology, education, or a degree in health services, nursing, public administration, or health care administration; and, five years of professional experience supervising or managing a social service or healthcare setting. A Master or Doctoral degree may be substituted for two years of the supervisory/management experience. or, Equivalent relevant professional experience. What we're looking for Working knowledge and ability to understand and develop program strategies to maintain federal certification . Expert in communicating effectively orally and in writing with management, peers, facility staff, clients, client families, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position. Ability to understand budgeting and fiscal management, and develop fiscal plans to run an efficient ICF/NF. Ability to provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to subordinates on a wide range of issues such as human resources, regulatory issues, and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Expert at reading, interpreting, and implementing policies, rules, and regulations of considerable complexity. Demonstrated the ability to identify issues of a serious and/or sensitive nature that need to be reported to supervisor/chain of command. Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; handle multiple urgent issues at the same time, prioritize as needed and keep key agency personnel notified as to client issues, environmental issues, and personnel issues. Experienced at interpreting department/division/program policies and operating procedures to staff, clients, families, and others. Champion for Human Rights issues for individuals with intellectual disabilities in areas of choice, access, and safety. Please include the following with your application: Letter of interest describing your qualifications Current detailed resume Three professional references See why people like you chose to work here: 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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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? Contact the recruiter, Chris, chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference the project number 07671 as the subject. 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. Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism)

Disclosure:

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security