Description

DSHS ALTSA Regional Administrator

ALTSA Home and Community Services (HCA) within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Administrator to join our team. In this role, you serve as the Appointing Authority and provide leadership, direction, and accountability for all aspects of strategic region-wide management of HCS programs. Home and Community Services has over 352 employees serving citizens in Region 2 who conduct assessments and service planning through functional and financial eligibility determinations in offices across six counties; this includes long-term care services, providing support for individuals to live as independently as possible in their communities.

As the Regional Administrator, you will lead short- and long-term strategic planning, provide oversight and leadership in effective change management planning and support, and have fiscal accountability for HCS programs in the region. You will be responsible for the daily oversight of all regional operations, including:

• Delivery of the department’s long-term services and supports programs.
• Supervision of staff, personnel and staffing, and employee engagement.
• Facility planning, safety and emergency planning, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) development and implementation.
• Manage regional budget and resource allocation.
• Policy implementation.
• Regional training and quality assurance.
• Legislative coordination, media, constituent and legislative inquiries and response.
• Stakeholder engagement and outreach.
• Other daily activities of running a region that promotes a culture that supports the mission, objectives, and vision of ALTSA and DSHS in transforming lives.

This role is a mix of in-person and remote work with travel required.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Inspire others to excel by providing exemplary leadership and oversight to all staff within Region 2.
• Create, develop and lead a dynamic leadership team to implement new initiatives, streamline operations and meet the needs of Region 2 staff.
• Promote quality improvement, program integrity, service consistency and excellence.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
• Develop local strategic partnerships with stakeholders, Area Agencies on Aging partners, and provider Associations.
• Champion the Department's core values and initiatives around equity, diversity, access and inclusion.
• Ensure regional work is in alignment with the ALTSA Strategic Plan and Regional Business plan and help engage staff in making connections between these plans and their daily job duties.
• Set standards and expectations for all employee personnel matters, including salaries, duties, work hours, employee investigations, and employee union-related issues.
• Ensure program compliance with all state and federal requirements and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Promote a continuous improvement process and make recommendations around business operations, work processes and business practices that could be streamlined.

What we’re looking for:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance or a related field ( or a combination of education and/or work experience);

• Seven (7) years of high-level managerial experience; leading multi-level units and with a proven track record for effective team management, results-driven leadership, excellent in communication: and problem-solving skills

• Three (3) years of experience developing and implementing programs providing services in aging and disability services, adult protective services, public health, mental health or other related areas;

• Three (3) years of experience working with stakeholders or constituents building consensus.

Skills and Abilities:

• An innovative and inspiring leader with a strong commitment to staff and in providing culturally competent services to older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Demonstrated success in community development, planning, and assessment while fostering collaborations among partners within community-based organizations.
• Ability to successfully develop, monitor, negotiate, and defend multi-million dollar annual operating budget, while establishing best use of limited resources

Completed applications will include the following:

• Current resume
• Letter of interest specifically describing your experience relating to the job
• Three professional references.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

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 an 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.

Questions about 04856? Contact [email protected] or call (360) 725-5810.

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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