Social Service Program Specialist - Developmental Disabilities

Position: Social Service Program Specialist 3 - Developmental Disabilities

Social Service Program Specialist 3 - Developmental Disabilities

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Base pay range

$43.48/hr - $55.58/hr

Description

This is a full time, hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office. There may be some evening and weekend support for events and board meetings.

Position Summary

As a seasoned professional in community outreach and education, you will be a critical member of the team that coordinates a variety of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/dd) and their families.

Why It's a Great Opportunity

You will directly support the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, plan, implement, and monitor contracted community outreach and education services that respond to the needs of people with disabilities. You will collect information on how best to use funds, create Request for Proposals (RFPs), monitor contracts, and review data of our efforts.

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

• County-wide information and education targeted at individuals across the lifespan.
• Early support services for children with developmental delays from birth to three years.
• Supported Employment programs for youth and adults aged 19 and older.

Why It's a Great Department

Pierce 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. We collaborate with community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers, to understand current and emerging community and human services needs.

We strive to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.

How To Be Successful In

The Role

We are looking for someone with an understanding of the Developmental Disability community and services who will use their collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and program planning experience to lead and support our program. Someone with strong written and verbal communication who seeks to understand others, who assesses impacts and makes recommendations when solving problems. Someone who can adapt their work style across a diverse and varied group of people.

And who understands complex, technical language and can translate it into easy-to-understand information for others.

Your Future In This Role

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Develop program plans. Facilitate planning advisory board and public forums as appropriate. Coordinate citizen groups, service agencies, and other organizations involved in the planning process.
• Participate in local and statewide work groups regarding planning and policy development.
• Assist Managers and Supervisors in the coordination and recruitment of citizen groups, service agencies, and other organizations involved in the planning process.
• Provide guidance in the implementation and monitoring of plans.
• Interpret complex or detailed federal or state regulations to ensure program compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, social work, or a related field AND
• Three (3) years of professional social services work experience, which includes work with related programs, contracts, planning, or services required.
• Additional education or experience that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required when using a county vehicle.
• A resume and cover letter.

As a condition of employment, the…