DSHS SCC Residential Program Director

The Special Commitment Center (SCC), part of Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHHA), is seeking a Residential Program Director - High Acuity to join our team. Our High Acuity program is for residents who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

In this role you will be responsible for directing, managing, leading and supervising the milieu staff and services component of SCC's High Acuity program. You will also be responsible to assume all leadership activities in the management of the high acuity habilitative milieu concerning staffing and residential issues. SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:• Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the staff

• Establish a daily schedule / routine for the milieu
• Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization's resources
• Work with external stakeholders
• Organize on-unit treatment and engagement activities
• Demonstrate effective management of critical and complex situations
• Work collaboratively with the clinical and medical department
• Communicate expectations
• Ensure that all program standards are met and maintained
• Respond to written correspondence from residence in a timely manner and meet with residence to address issues
• Complete necessary work orders
• Provide accurate, detailed, written documentation of reports
• Identify barriers to treatment
• Maintain the highest standard of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
• Actively participate in the hiring process
• Monitor attendance

What we're looking for:• Advanced knowledge of working with residents with a mental and physical disability or psychological impairment in an institutional setting

• Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients and the public
• Experience working with confined populations
• Advanced knowledge of the treatment of sex offenders in an institutional setting
• Knowledge of the principles of management, including staff development and training

Who should apply: Those with a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience AND five years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] and reference #07423

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.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. Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/rpau/ap/DSHS-AP-18-17-Internet-Official-Housekeeping-2024.pdf. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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