Social Service Supervisor – Supported Employment

DescriptionThis is a hybrid position consisting of a mix of office time and some remote work based on business needs.Special Note: This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program and other appropriate County procedures.About The Human Services DepartmentPierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system. We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here .

Commitment To Advancing Equity

Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) strives to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to and a voice in community-based services that value each person's diverse experience. We believe that structural and institutional racism is destructive to everyone in our community and that diverse work groups create better outcomes. We strive to reflect all the people we serve in our staffing, our messaging, and our program delivery, and we focus on specific efforts to eliminate structural and institutional racism in our department and our community.

Belonging and integrity are core values of PCHS Developmental Disabilities Division. We work through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure that people birth through adulthood with developmental delays and disabilities have the supports and resources they need to live the life they want. We encourage anyone who shares this mission to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This program supervisor will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and disabilities and their families in Pierce County. Working closely with contracted providers, families, state agencies, and community organizations, they will use equity principles to develop and manage Supported Employment services throughout the County. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of staff on the Supported Employment team.

Why It's a Great Department/business Unit

The Developmental Disability Division has a strong, committed, and passionate staff who are mission-driven, talented, and diverse. We foster an environment of collaboration to develop systems and services that are equitable and responsive to the needs of our community.

The Developmental Disabilities Division contracts with agencies in the community to provide:

• County-wide information and education,
• Early support services for children with developmental delays from birth to three years, and
• Employment and community inclusion programs for youth and adults.

How To Be Successful In The RoleThe successful candidate will use a continuous quality improvement approach and prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of program management. The Supported Employment/Community Inclusion Program Supervisor will serve as a member of the Developmental Disability leadership team and will lead the delivery of Supported Employment, including School to Work, and Community Inclusion program services.

This high-level professional supervises and works collaboratively with their assigned staff and partners to accomplish planning, development, and evaluation of county funded programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Incumbents are responsible for supervision of staff and developing and implementing policy and program plans, budget monitoring, goals, objectives, and compliance for assigned programs.

• Provide direct oversight of the Supported Employment and Community Inclusion program and supervision of program staff.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to inclusive working environments and promote PCHS DD’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values throughout the program.
• Participate in budget development and tracking.
• Develop and utilize systems for tracking programmatic trends.
• Analyze legislation, trends, and policies at the federal, state, regional, and local levels and how they affect planning and service delivery.
• Coordinate contract development, quality assurance, quality improvement, and contract monitoring efforts in a manner that ensures adherence to compliance and quality indicators.
• Lead equity focused strategic planning and evaluation efforts to advance program outcomes.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, partners, and the community.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click: here .

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or social work, And
• Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• With at least one year in a supervisory capacity required.
• Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education and/or training.
• Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Special Requirements And/Or Qualifications

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license and meet the travel requirements of position by providing and utilizing personal vehicle.
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, in accordance with RCW 43.43 is required prior to employment.

Supplemental InformationTo Be Considered For This Opportunity Please

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.