Top Social Services Executive jobs in Olympia, WA

Description

• Recruit, hire, and train, new staff
• Set expectations for job performance as well as monitor and evaluate staff performance and adherence to applicable laws, policies, and procedures governing their job assignments and takes corrective action and complete disciplinary actions
• Review and monitor decisions related to report screening, investigative findings and protective services conducted within the unit. Read records to evaluate for complete and accurate comprehensive reports and investigations as well as effective documentation.
• Conduct regular staff unit and individual meetings
• Facilitate, lead, and participate in unit meetings, case staffings, and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Assigns work and monitors for equitable work distribution within the unit
• Evaluate training needs of staff, provide training and interpretation and guidance on agency program requirements and policies
• Provide direction in the areas of time management, organization, and case planning
• Train and provide clarification and interpretation to staff in current policy and procedures, long-term care manual, WAC, and Management Bulletins

• Ability to establish relationships and effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate with peers, clients, constituents, community partners, outside agencies, other members of the community, and internal and external partners, regarding the requirements and services available pertaining to your division
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions as described in the PDF and perform the physical requirements of this position such as traveling and lifting, moving, and transferring equipment (such as a laptop, files, manuals, etc.)
• Ability to identify and evaluate social dynamics affecting client(s) choice and decision making
• Prior experience or demonstrated ability to supervise multiple staff and maintain the organizational structure
• Ability to independently assess situations and utilize good professional independent judgment

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references with updated contact information

Questions? Please contact audrey.adams@dshs.wa.gov or call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 04534.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.

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