Disability Services Manager jobs in Olympia, WA
Disability Services Manager oversees an organization's disability related programs. Ensures compliance with all government regulations, including ADA and FMLA, and ensures that program objectives are in line with the overall goals of the organization. Being a Disability Services Manager seeks to minimize financial costs by facilitating return to work for disabled employees. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Disability Services Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Disability Services Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Disability Services Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Disability Access Program Manager
- State of Washington
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Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
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*Exempt recruitments may close at any time without prior notice. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $97,000 - $106,500 annually.
This is a remote position with schedule flexibility and requires occasional travel in Washington State for meetings, events, and onsite work. Frequency of onsite work varies based on business and operational needs. The Governor’s Office may choose, but is not required, to employ individuals who reside outside of Washington on a case-by-case basis.
All relevant combinations of experience and higher education including lived, volunteer (paid or unpaid), or professional that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.
Join us!
The Washington State Office of Equity is seeking a courageous and unapologetic champion of equity and anti-racism to advance belonging and justice in Washington to join our team as our Disability Access Program Manager. We desire a colleague who questions what is, to help find solutions for what can be.
Imagine building a disability access program from the ground up, engaging people and communities in co-creating and implementing a framework that improves access to statewide services. While your work is focused on disability access, your impact is far reaching. You are a leader, innovator, and change maker improving the lives of all Washingtonians and creating a model of inclusion that moves the needle toward equity for all. You’ll engage your networks, build relationships, and expand community engagement and provide subject matter expertise, consultation, and guidance to identify barriers, best practices, and accountability indicators. And you’ll be a key contributor in creating our Universal Access and Belonging Plan working alongside a passionate and talented team!
If your purpose, passion, and expertise are in alignment with our vision, mission, values, and the primary functions of this role, let us hear from you!
Who we are:
The Office of Equity advances policy and systems change (RCW 43.06D.040) to promote a Washington for all. We believe Washingtonians are stronger together and that Washington can be a state where everyone, especially those from communities historically marginalized and systemically excluded, has access to the opportunities, power, and resources (RCW 43.06D.020) they need to thrive. We facilitate Washington state’s transformation into a Pro-Equity anti-Racism (PEAR) ecosystem by embedding the principles of PEAR Plan & Playbook (Executive Order 22-04). One of the most crucial components of PEAR is shared power (relational partnership), partnering with those most impacted by government decisions and action to co-create policies, processes, and practices.
Our Vision
Everyone in Washington State has full access to the opportunities, power, and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential.
Our Mission
To promote equitable access to opportunities, power, and resources across state government that reduce disparities and improve outcomes statewide.
We Value- Access: Barrier-free environments so everyone can participate.
- Belonging: The right to participate in all aspects of society with acceptance, attention, and support from members of the society, providing the same to others.
- Dignity: We honor the sacred nature of each individual’s personhood.
- Equity: Acknowledging systemic inequalities by developing, strengthening, and supporting policies and procedures that distribute and prioritize resources to people in social identity groups who have historically been and currently are marginalized to ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities, power, resources, and outcomes to achieve equality.
- Justice: Treating people fairly. To make right. What love looks like in public (Cornell West).
- Love: A selfless and giving act of the will. We seek to out-give and out-serve the other.
- Ubuntu: I am because we are. We are interconnected.
Learn more about Office of EquitySome of the primary ways our Language Access Program Manager will contribute to advancing the work of realizing a barrier-free Washington:- Address the unique barriers at the intersection of race and disability access
- Co-create and evaluate strategies, policies, and standards
- Recommend implement, and evaluate contracts, technology, and training
- Enhance employment opportunities and outcomes
- Expand proactive accommodation dialogue, outreach, and practices
- Collaborate with agency and community partners and stakeholders
- Lead research to discover and document emerging best practices
- Audit communication strategies, platforms, content, and outreach
- Provide education on the intersection of disability with language and digital access
- Improve collaboration, consistency, and resource sharing across agencies
- Experience building relationships with diverse disability communities and understanding cultural nuances and engagement preferences.
- Experience conducting accessibility assessments such as: user testing, usability, accessibility studies, and audits for various environments and spaces.
- Experience developing and implementing comprehensive accessibility plans and initiatives in compliance with state and federal guidelines by incorporating the feedback of directly impacted communities to strive for accountability & accessibility. OR Experience interpreting and applying disability rights laws and regulations, such as: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act.
- Knowledge and fundamental understanding of the historical context underlying current challenges facing communities of color, people with disabilities, immigrant communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities, as well as low and moderate-income families.
- Ability to discuss issues and topics of racial and social justice including racism and anti-Black racism, engage in challenging conversations with courage, and handle resistance and difficult conversations in a direct, clear, and respectful manner.
- Ability to commit to a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, understood, valued, and safe to bring their whole and authentic self to their work.
- Ability to navigate challenging, evolving, and ambiguous situations.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience managing and addressing accessibility accommodations & requests such as for interpretation, braille, scent-free spaces, etc.
- Experience using accessibility evaluation tools and software to assess compliance and identify accessibility issues proactively.
- Experience collaborating and communicating with internal and external customers and stakeholders including individuals with disabilities, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
- Experience developing and managing accessibility programs or initiatives at a systemic level.
- Certification in accessibility-related fields such as Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).
- Experience researching and analyzing related information, facts, and data and preparing and presenting written and verbal reports.
- Experience providing training and guidance on disability accessibility best practices.
- Experience using project management strategies, tools, and techniques.
- Knowledge of universal design principles and strategies, accessible design standards and guidelines, assistive technologies and adaptive equipment.
- Knowledge of accessibility evaluation tools and software to assess compliance and identify accessibility issues proactively.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
- Advanced Excel and Word skills.
- Knowledge of Smartsheet.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Office of Equity, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.Interested? Let us hear from you! To apply, simply click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed). Please include the following:
- Attach a current resume that describes how you meet the qualifications above (all relevant combinations of paid and unpaid experience and education will be considered).
- Attach a letter of interest that describes how ableism has been used to perpetuate America’s systems of white supremacy.
- Include three professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses in your application.
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Rob Bamba at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
The Office of Equity is an equal opportunity employer. We work to create a workplace environment that honors and respects the sacred nature of each individual’s personhood. Racial and ethnic members of the global majority, women, persons with a disability, persons over 40 years of age, and Vietnam-era or veterans who are disabled are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodations, help in the application process, or wish to receive this job announcement in an alternative format, please call 360-725-0158 or dial 711 to reach the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf system.
This position is exempt from civil service rules. For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195. - 4 Days Ago
DSHS DDA Developmental Disability Case Resource Manager
- State of Washington
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Yakima, WA
FULL_TIME
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DSHS DDA Developmental Disability Case Resource Manager
- State of Washington
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Port Townsend, WA
FULL_TIME
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MANAGER, THERAPY SERVICES
- Summit Pacific Medical Center
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Elma, WA
FULL_TIME
- Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center: Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with...
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Growth Services Program Manager
- Pearson
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Olympia, WA
FULL_TIME
- Our Organization Pearson is a global education company that helps people around the world to make progress in their lives through learning. With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience i...
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Manager of Medical- Surgical Services
- Willapa Harbor Hospital
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South Bend, WA
FULL_TIME
- PAY: $117,000- $132,000 DOE, EOE Medical, Vision, Dental, 403b Retirement SHIFT: Scheduling is 40 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust for meetings or professional engagements as required. This ...
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- Olympia
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Olympia, WA
- Under general supervision, responsible for coordinating, preparing, and/or administering regional or local plans, land u...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Graphics Software Engineer, GPU Driver - Reality Labs
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Olympia, WA
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tool Storage Sales Rep
- Snap-on Tools
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Olympia, WA
- OverviewPrecision. Performance. Pride. For more than 100 years, Snap-on Tools has made work easier for serious professio...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Senior Helpers
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Olympia, WA
- If you're looking to work for a company that improves the lives of others, invests in their employees, and provides a we...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
- Intercity Transit
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Olympia, WA
- Salary : $103,480.00 - $139,713.60 Annually Location : 510 Pattison Street SE Olympia, WA 98501 Job Type: Full-Time Job ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director, IT Infrastructure Services
- Novolex
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Olympia, WA
- Director, IT Infrastructure Services Apply Now Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and su...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Software Engineer, Camera Driver - Reality Labs
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Olympia, WA
- Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering - Reality Labs
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Olympia, WA
- Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856.
Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
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Income Estimation for Disability Services Manager jobs
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Olympia, Washington area prices
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