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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

Employment and Community Inclusion Manager (PPM III)

WA 98188, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $134K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of King County's Department of Community and Human Services, dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Employment and Community Inclusion Manager will lead programs that ensure culturally responsive services and improve employment outcomes for residents with I/DD through collaboration with various community partners.

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Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with team members to co-lead the coordination and implementation of Employment and Community Inclusion programs in King County

Collaborate with a dynamic, multilingual, culturally diverse work team focused on centering people with I/DD, strengths-based practices, data-informed innovation and best practice development, cross-systems partnerships, trauma recovery and resilience, and aligned with King County’s Equity and Social Justice Plan

Develop and implement strategies to ensure equitable and culturally and linguistically responsive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)

Develop program policies/procedures related to the implementation of state and county policies and in compliance with federal, state, and county requirements

Develop and implement strategies to ensure adequate capacity for program services to be delivered

Provide and/or arrange technical assistance for service providers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and county requirements, culturally and linguistically responsive services, implementation of evidence-based practices, and support for training and technical assistance needs

Manage contracts with community-based service organizations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. This includes developing and negotiating agency contracts, approving agency expenditures, and determining the need for contract amendments

Represent the Division in multi-agency and inter-jurisdictional meetings and community meetings

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community partners including Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), DSHS, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), staff from other counties, service providers, advocates, school personnel, employers and other community partners to improve the coordination of resources for individuals with I/DD

Plan and build agendas and effectively facilitate meetings with providers, other governmental professionals, advocacy groups, and the general public

Serve as an Adult Services Team liaison on cross-divisional workgroups

Handle politically sensitive inquiries from individuals, families, agency providers, DSHS/DDA Case Resource Managers, advocates, and other community members

Develop, coordinate, and deliver training on a variety of policy and procedural topics to contractors, advocacy groups, and other community partners

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

EquitySocial justiceDisability justiceSupported employment administrationProgram developmentBudget managementCollaboration with community partnersTrainingTechnical assistanceData-informed decision makingFacilitating meetingsCreativityFlexibility

Required

Strong knowledge and commitment to equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations

Deep knowledge and commitment to disability justice principles and practices

A combination of at least six years of professional experience and/or a combination of relevant education and professional experience within the developmental disabilities employment service system, with at least two years leading a project or program

Professional experience in supported employment program administration, serving individuals with I/DD

Professional experience working collaboratively with diverse community partners, including individuals with disabilities, families, culturally specific and community-based groups, volunteer boards, service providers, DSHS/DDCS Case Managers, other government partners, and co-workers

Ability to identify intersecting issues, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across internal and external partners, including strategies to promote equity

Professional experience in the areas of planning, policy, or program development and public engagement

Professional experience in planning, evaluating, and managing a budget consisting of multiple funding sources and subject to federal, state, and county requirements

Professional experience working with relevant agencies and systems in supported employment, including DSHS/DDCS, school districts, and the DSHS/DVR

Ability to assess, plan, and/or deliver engaging training and technical assistance, including skills to make effective presentations to diverse audiences

Demonstrated experience in using data to inform continuous quality improvement

Demonstrated ability to function in complex and sensitive political situations, including effectively responding to consumer inquiries, concerns, and/or complaints

Ability to work with creativity and flexibility, both independently and as a team member; to work under deadlines and on a number of tasks simultaneously; and, to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs

Professional experience facilitating effective meetings in a variety of settings, including large and small groups, and including potentially controversial topics

Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner

Preferred

Experience effectively supporting home cultures and languages of individuals and families, as well as bicultural and/or bilingual skills, is preferred

Knowledge of and commitment to employment-first values for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Five years of professional experience in supported employment program administration (serving individuals with I/DD), including experience in providing or organizing training on national best practices

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs