NEOGOV · 2 days ago
DSHS HCLA Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Policy Program Manager
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Policy Program Manager to provide advanced level expertise and guidance in laws and rules for residential settings. This role involves managing regulatory oversight obligations and developing policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices statewide.
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Responsibilities
Manage the development of program specific policies and procedures
Manage the development of program specific certification inspection and complaint investigation processes and follow up visit processes
Manage policy related to legislative, fiscal, and labor activities
Manage the development of a process for program-specific complaint/inspector orientation and training to role and functions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in public administration, social work, behavioral health or other health and social service area AND a minimum of three years experience in a setting that supports individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, vulnerable adults, or similar; AND three years of experience in implementing state legislature initiatives
OR
Bachelor's degree in related field as described above; AND five years' experience in a setting that supports individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, vulnerable adults, or similar; AND five years of experience in implementing state legislature initiatives
OR
Experience in the above areas will substitute year for year for the educational requirement
Ability to see the big picture when several diverse subjects are at issue for policy development
Knowledge of public policy issues related to a subject-matter field and regulatory oversight authority
Understanding rulemaking process in WA state
Knowledge of WA state administrative laws and regulations, and policies related to community-based, person-centered care
Exceptional technical writing skills with ability to develop effective written documents, materials, and tools
Understanding of DSHS, RCS, DDA, and ability to describe these department services, programs, positions, and points of view clearly to different individuals with diverse interests
Ability to manage with little need for oversight, includes time management meeting project timelines staying focused and organized while balancing competing priorities, and completing quality work that meets rapid deadlines
Clear and compassionate customer service
Applies equity, diversity, inclusion, and access principles (EDAI)
Ability to organize and prioritize distribution of projects amongst appropriate subject matter experts and set deadlines for final review and approval
Skill in written and oral communication to prepare briefings or recommendations to managers and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations
Ability to research problems and issues, including evaluating the content of new or modified legislation to determine its impact on the agency's programs or resources
Preferred
Project management experience
Policy program management, rulemaking, workgroup, and stakeholder experience
Knowledge of the overall mission, functions, and organization of DSHS, HCLA, RCS, and Developmental Disabilities Residential Services, operations, processes, goals, and objectives
Benefits
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career.
That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.
We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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