Job Description
DSHS DVR
King County Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Services Supervisor State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services - 3.4 Seattle, WA Job Details $69,744 - $93,804 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Change management Driver's License Full Job Description Description King County Transition Services Supervisor / Vocational Rehabilitation Are you a leader with experience to assist people with disabilities by providing vocational rehabilitation services that assist them in obtaining and maintaining employment? The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) believes everyone should have the opportunity to pursue meaningful work, and that employment, further improves a person's ability to live independently, make choices, and contribute to one's community. DVR provides people with disabilities the tools, support, and services required to achieve successful employment, which hopefully will result in a greater quality of life. In this role, you will lead and supervise the King County unit of 12 DVR staff in serving participants in the Transition Services. Beside DVR work experience, your experience to build rapport with office staff by identifying their current support needs and understanding the operational process and support vocational rehabilitation counselors is needed. A hybrid telework schedule is available for this King County-based job. Some of what you will do Supervise the King County Youth Transition Services unit by managing workloads, schedules, and daily operations to ensure consistent, high-quality service for students and youth with disabilities. Guide and oversee youth-focused VR services so students receive timely assessments, career exploration, work-based learning, and coordinated supports that lead to successful employment outcomes. Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, districts, colleges, and educators to support early engagement and smooth transition from school to work or post-secondary education. Strengthen collaboration with WIOA and workforce partners to integrate VR services within the broader workforce system and expand opportunities for youth. Monitor case quality and compliance through regular case reviews, audits, and coaching to ensure timely case movement and adherence to federal and state requirements. Review and approve youth-related service spending and Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), ensuring funds are used responsibly and support planned services. Train, coach, and mentor staff to build confidence, skills, and consistency in delivering youth and transition services across King County. Lead outreach and engagement efforts to increase awareness of DVR services among students, families, schools, and underserved communities. Resolve concerns and support problem-solving by collaborating with staff, participants, families, advocates, and partners to address barriers and improve service delivery. Participate in regional and statewide leadership work to inform decisions, share insights from the field, and support continuous improvement of youth and transition services. If you have work experience with DSHS DVR, we invite you to partner with us in doing this meaningful work. We need a leader in change management, who is a self-starter, collaborative, motivated, and skilled communicator with the ability to develop rapport, coaching, and mentoring. You will build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of providers, tribes, community-based organizations, and partners to enhance the trust of those we serve in providing a vital government service. Professionals with the following should apply Advanced knowledge of DSHS DVR
service delivery policies, procedures, and practices that result in successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities that consist of: 4 years of paid experience• as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling. This experience may be gained either before or after obtaining a qualifying education or CRCC certification. 1 year of the paid experience may be substituted with unpaid experience consisting of: Direct work with people with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center; or Direct service or advocacy activities that provide people with experience and skills in working with people with disabilities; or Direct experience as an employer, as a small business owner or operator, or in self-employment, or other experience in human resources, recruitment, or experience in supervising employees, training, or other activities that provide experience in integrated employment environments. And one of the following:
A current certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Or, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of people with disabilities) Or, a master's degree with at least 18 quarter or 12 semester credit hours of rehabilitation counseling courses. Click here for a complete list of alternate desirable qualifications. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities Leadership practices that result in teamwork, positive morale, and the achievement of expected performance targets. Guide and support employees in using independent judgment consistent with VR laws and regulations and professional standards. Strong collaboration and negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people who have different or competing needs and interests. Ability to use independent judgment consistent with laws, regulations, and professional standards. See why people like you chose careers at WA State Department of Social and Health Services. Questions? Please contact the Recruiter Jenny at or 360-725-5810 and reference #04726. Learn more about DSHS. 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. 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. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
