Job Summary

Under general direction, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates Developmental Disabilities programs, contracts, initiatives, and service delivery systems. Serves as a liaison among service providers, state agencies, community organizations, individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families. Provides leadership in contract administration, provider oversight, program development, community engagement, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Knowledge of developmental disabilities service systems; public-sector program administration; contract management; procurement; budgeting; grant administration; community engagement; strategic planning; program evaluation; and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and trends, develop recommendations, manage multiple projects, build partnerships, deliver presentations, communicate effectively, and facilitate collaborative problem solving among diverse system partners.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Public Administration, Psychology, Education, Human Services, or related field AND/OR Five years of progressively responsible experience in administration AND/OR delivery of developmental disabilities services to a community. Experience developing and implementing programs, interpreting regulations, managing grants and budgets, and working collaboratively with community partners is highly desirable.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct research, analyze program and community data, monitor emerging trends and legislation, and develop recommendations to improve service delivery, planning, evaluation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate developmental disabilities programs, initiatives, policies, procedures, and service improvements in collaboration with county departments, community partners, and governmental agencies.
• Deliver presentations, training, outreach, educational materials, and facilitate meetings with providers, families, community organizations, stakeholders, and diverse audiences.
• Serve as a liaison among county departments, state agencies including DDA, DVR, and DCYF, service providers, individuals, families, and community partners to facilitate collaboration, address concerns, and improve service access.
• Coordinate procurement, contracting, provider oversight, contract compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and grant-funded initiatives.
• Represent the County on local, regional, and state committees, workgroups, advisory boards, community outreach activities, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Conduct and coordinates technical assistance, billing review, retention efforts, contract compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• undefinedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDKnowledge of developmental disabilities service systems, public-sector program administration, contract management, procurement, budgeting, grants administration, community engagement, and applicable laws and regulations. Ability to analyze data, develop recommendations, build partnerships, manage projects, communicate effectively, and facilitate collaborative problem solving.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with extended. The position requires the ability to communicate clearly in person, in writing, and over the telephone; to read printed materials and a computer screen; and to occasionally lift, carry, and move files, equipment, and supplies up to 25 pounds. Occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, and retrieving files from remote storage may be required. Computer use, meetings, presentations, analysis, and occasional lifting of materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is currently conducted in a hybrid work environment, and that is subject to change. Employees are expected to report to County offices and other work locations as directed to meet operational and business needs. Regular interaction with service providers, families, community partners, and governmental agencies is required. Employees must be able to attend and participate in in-person meetings, trainings, site visits, and community events both within County facilities and throughout the community as required. Occasional travel to provider locations, meetings, training, and community events may be required.

Employees must maintain a primary residence within a one-hour commuting distance of the assigned department office and be available to report to County offices and other work locations as operational needs require.

 

Salary Grade

M2.201

Salary Range

$6,693.00 - $9,183.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.