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    Social Service Program Specialist 3 - Tacoma, United States - Pierce County

    Pierce County
    Pierce County Tacoma, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description


    This is a hybrid position consisting of a mix of office time and some remote work based on business needs.


    Special Note:
    This is a grant-funded position.

    Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program and other appropriate County procedures.


    About the Human Services 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.

    The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs.

    The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.

    We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking

    here

    .


    Commitment to Advancing Equity:


    Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) strives to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to and a voice in community-based services that value each person's diverse experience.

    We believe that structural and institutional racism is destructive to everyone in our community and that diverse work groups create better outcomes.

    We strive to reflect all the people we serve in our staffing, our messaging, and our program delivery, and we focus on specific efforts to eliminate structural and institutional racism in our department and our community.

    Belonging and integrity are core values of PCHS Developmental Disabilities Division.

    We work through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure that people birth through adulthood with developmental delays and disabilities have the supports and resources they need to live the life they want.


    We encourage anyone who shares this mission to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

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

    County-wide information and education,
    Early support services for children with developmental delays from birth to three years, and
    Employment and community inclusion programs for adults 21 and older.

    Why it's a great department/business unit:
    The Developmental Disability Division has a strong, committed, and passionate staff who are mission-driven, talented, and diverse.

    We foster an environment of collaboration to develop systems and services that are equitable and responsive to the needs of our community.


    How to be successful in the role:

    The successful candidate will use a continuous quality improvement approach and prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of program management.

    The ESIT Social Service Program Specialist will help lead the delivery of services in the ESIT program.


    This high-level professional works in planning, development and evaluation of county funded early support services for families of infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities.

    Incumbents are responsible for developing and implementing policy and program plans, budget monitoring, goals, objectives and compliance for Early Intervention Services.

    Incumbents may perform lead duties.

    Develop program plans. Facilitate planning committee meetings and public hearings/forums as appropriate.

    Coordinate citizen groups, service agencies, and other organizations involved in the planning process.
    Promote PCHS DD's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values throughout program.
    Be comfortable leading collaborative, creative problem solving with internal and external partners.
    Assist the Social Service Supervisor with overall policy development.

    Be skilled at writing, communicating, and presenting to diverse audiences and prepare special studies, reports, and statistical information necessary for future planning and community policy decisions.

    Provide training and technical assistance to service agencies and community partners with a demonstrated commitment to contributing to inclusive working and learning environments.

    Participate in compliance and quality assurance review process of service agencies.


    This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.


    To view the complete classification, click:
    here .


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
    Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or social work, or a related field, AND
    Three years of professional social services work experience which includes work with related programs, contracts, planning, or services required.
    Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


    Applicants with deep knowledge of or lived experience with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ESIT, and/or other related community-based programs supporting families of infants and toddlers are highly desired.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/


    OR QUALIFICATIONS:
    Successful completion of a Pierce County background investigation is required prior to employment.
    Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position
    To be considered for this opportunity please:

    Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:

    .
    If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at

    and specify the Job Number and Title.

    If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.

    Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at , at least two days prior to the need.

    This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.

    Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

    As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.

    Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

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