Human Services Specialist III-Behavioral Health Supervisor

Join the Human Services Team!

Purpose:  

Snohomish County Human Services is looking for a strong leader who is passionate about enhancing and expanding Behavioral Health services in Snohomish County, in response to the changing needs in our community. This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence the behavioral health treatment and prevention service delivery system within Snohomish County. Our teams provide a variety of mission driven services, through cross-system collaborations, designed to support those with behavioral health needs.  

About You:  

You have experience in supervising and supporting a team with a variety of focus areas. You are knowledgeable of the various systems designed to support children, adolescents, and adults in being healthy, productive individuals. You will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities that include interactions with community advocates, contracted providers, educational leaders, and many others. 

You are compassionate, empathetic to those with service needs, have broad experience in the behavioral health arena, and have strong written and verbal communication skills. You understand the effects of trauma and are able to assist those who may be experiencing high levels of stress. You are collaborative, flexible to adjust to work assignment changes that may arise, are attentive to detail and have excellent organizational skills.  

Position Purpose:  

To provide supervision and support to a team of dynamic professionals. To represent the Behavioral Health Division in a variety of settings. The Human Services Specialist III Supervisor will work collaboratively with, and support the work of, multiple Human Services teams, individual staff, and programs. Our teams work in supportive and collaborative work environments with opportunities to grow professionally.  

To Be Considered:  

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application, please contact NeoGov Application Support at 855-524-5627. 

About Human Services: 

Human Service Department mission is to help all person meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community.  The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages.  Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.    

Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity.

1. Supervises and participates in designing one or more human ser­vices programs or projects including planning, establishment of goals and objectives, budgeting, subcontracting and development of program monitoring and evaluation systems.
2. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees as required; advises, instructs and trains subordinates as necessary; participates in the selection of new employees and makes recomm­endations regarding the hiring, discipline, transfer and termi­nation of subordinate employees.
3. Participates with other members of the Human Services Department management team in identifying and achieving department goals.
4. Oversees development of comprehensive plans; monitoring and evaluation of operations against established program goals; develops corrective action plans in areas of insufficient performance, and develops annual and other reports as required.
5. Prepares reports on program operations in area of responsibil­ity; conducts special studies and investigations as necessary; supervises information gathering and research to facilitate proper use of services and funds.
6. Participates in the development and management of programmatic budgets within areas of assigned responsibility; participates in negotiation and execution of contracts with federal, state and other funding sources; provides ongoing monitoring of internal program budget(s); makes recommendations for modifications as necessary.
7. Oversees and participates in providing all necessary direct ser­vice activities to carry out requirements and goals of program or project; oversees and participates in subcontractor monitor­ing to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines, contractual objectives and budgets; provides technical assist­ance and consultation to subcontractors and potential subcon­tractors as appropriate.
8. Acts as a resource to department director, administrator, other public officials, agencies, consumers and community at large in such areas as ap­plication of existing or proposed federal, state and local leg­islation, regulations and guidelines related to assigned program/project; emerging community issues relevant to area of responsibility; availability of funds or resources to enhance present operations or to develop collaborative efforts through other agencies; preparation of grant applications in area of re­sponsibility and development of proposed county resolutions or ordinances as appropriate.
9. Participates in the development of proposed policy and legislation relevant to assigned program areas.
10. Responds to public inquiries regarding specific problems or issues in area of assignment; notify administrator and director of politically sensitive issues and evolving trends in public concern or feedback.
11. Ensures appropriate staffing and training for county appointed boards or task forces related to program/project; seeks and re­commends to administrator representatives of community, interest groups consumers and clients for such boards or task forces to ensure community commitment and direction in programming and op­erations; provides group facilitation for community groups and committees to accomplish goals.
12. Participates in coordination of activities with other division and departmental programs, county agencies and community as needed; provides leadership to local initiatives, coalitions and projects as directed; acts as an advocate for program/project as appropriate.
13. Facilitates or oversees funding application processes, including requests for proposals.
14. Works in a cross disciplinary and interdepartmental manner to best meet the needs of the department's clientele. 

1. May perform the duties of all subordinate level employees. 
2. Perform related duties as required.

• governmental and private sector human services programs and systems;
• principles, practices and techniques in area of assignment;
• principles, practices and procedures involved in the planning, development, administration: budgeting, monitoring and evaluation of such programs,
• principles and practices of grant writing, contract negotiation and administration;
• the literature, trends and developments in the area of specialty;
• supervisory and personnel management procedures and practices;
• use of applicable technology. 

• plan, organize and coordinate work through professional subordinates and support staff;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, representatives of other agencies and with the general public;
• develop work plans, schedules and budgets;
• assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action;
• gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data;
• read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment;
• analyze and evaluate operations and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems;
• speak in public forums and express self clearly both orally and in writing;
• prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents;
• develop, interpret and apply policies;
• advise, support and motivate subordinates and assure effective working relationships with public, co?workers, advisory groups, county, city, state and federal officials;
• utilize computer technology for management of program data;
• provider leadership to projects with public groups; 

Salary : $95,246 - $115,822