DSHS SCC Residential Program Director

Residential Program Director - High AcuityThe Special Commitment Center (SCC), part of Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHHA), is seeking a Residential Program Director - High Acuity to join our team. Our High Acuity program is for residents who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. In this role you will be responsible for directing, managing, leading and supervising the milieu staff and services component of SCC's High Acuity program. You will also be responsible to assume all leadership activities in the management of the high acuity habilitative milieu concerning staffing and residential issues.SCC employees receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.Some of what you'll do:Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the staffEstablish a daily schedule / routine for the milieuAssure appropriate and optimum use of the organization's resourcesWork with external stakeholdersOrganize on-unit treatment and engagement activitiesDemonstrate effective management of critical and complex situationsWork collaboratively with the clinical and medical departmentCommunicate expectationsEnsure that all program standards are met and maintainedRespond to written correspondence from residence in a timely manner and meet with residence to address issuesComplete necessary work ordersProvide accurate, detailed, written documentation of reportsIdentify barriers to treatmentMaintain the highest standard of personal, professional, and ethical conductActively participate in the hiring processMonitor attendanceWhat we're looking for:Advanced knowledge of working with residents with a mental and physical disability or psychological impairment in an institutional settingDemonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groupsAbility to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients and the publicExperience working with confined populationsAdvanced knowledge of the treatment of sex offenders in an institutional settingKnowledge of the principles of management, including staff development and trainingWho should apply: Those with a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience. OR A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field AND three years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing and/or supervisory or managerial experience AND five years of experience as a supervisor or manager.Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #07423