DSHS HCLA Unit Manager at State of Washington

DescriptionDSHS HCLA AAA Unit ManagerThe State Unit on Aging (SUA) within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has an immediate opening for an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Unit this role you will supervise and manage a team of up to eight program managers while providing oversight on programs and functions across thirteen area agencies on aging. The main objective of this opportunity is to ensure quality services are being provided and that continuous improvement is at the forefront of our work.The role offers telework with occasional travel and in-office meetings held in Lacey WA.Some of what you will do:Provide supervision for Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Program Managers/AdministratorDesign Unit work plan to identify goals strategies and timelines to carry out agency objectivesDraft management bulletinsProvide instructions and tools to Program ManagersManage multiple contracts with multi-million dollar budgetsFacilitate AAA workgroup meetings to meet strategic goals and objectivesDevelop and maintain policy procedures and regulations affecting AAA operationsWork with Program Manager staff to develop quality assurance mechanismsGuide review and provide feedback on program developmentAnalyze and determine the monitoring program targets and scheduleAnalyze data trends between fiscal yearsWho Should Apply:Bachelors degree in social work health or social science public administration related field or year for year equivalent experience for education requirement. ANDFive years experience planning and/or administering community based supportive services for seniors and/or people with disabilities .ANDThree years experience with contracting writing contracts and monitoring of contracts.Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal/external stakeholdersDemonstrated analytic and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed in their jobExcellent organizational skillsAbility to develop training curriculum conduct training in one-on-one and group settings and engage staff supervisors and contractors in improving client servicesQuestionsPlease contact and reference #07636.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 agencys 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.Supplemental InformationPrior 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 applicants 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 drivers 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 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Nurse Management,Acute Care,Computer Skills,Data Collection,Management Experience,Conflict Management,Dementia Care,Medical Terminology,Nursing,Operations Management,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 90164 - 120218