DSHS DVR Chief of Operations

Description

DSHS DVR Chief of Operations

Imagine being in a role where you can impact the lives of countless people with disabilities across the state. Join us to make a difference by helping individuals achieve their career aspirations and empower a broader community to discover their full potential.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is looking for a Chief of Operations. You’ll serve on our Executive Leadership team and be an integral part of decisions that will have a broad impact on DVR, our agency partners and our clients. You’ll be leading and providing direction, accountability and guidance for all facets DVR's budgetary, fiscal, and contract policies, procedures and work processes. This role is crucial to the mission, objectives and vision of DVR and DSHS.

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Lead and direct the development and management of DVR's budget and accounting practices
• Lead and direct overall activities to develop, execute, modify, and monitor client services contracts, inter-local agreements, data sharing agreements, and memoranda of understanding that are necessary for service delivery
• Direct the development of administrative policies, procedures and other written guidance to assure compliance with federal and state contracting requirements
• Direct the preparation of budget and fiscal reports for required federal and state submittal.
• Oversee a team of public records professionals.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge

Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business, Accounting or closely related field, plus at least six years of progressively responsible experience working in a state vocational rehabilitation agency or a similar program

OR

A combination of relevant experience and/or education. Relevant experience includes work in areas related to the Required Skills and Abilities.

Required Skills And Abilities

• In depth knowledge of the requirements and methods for budgeting, managing, accounting and reporting federal and state VR funds
• Ability to focus on the big picture while being steady, calm and organized
• Creative thinking; ability to integrate abstract concepts and present complex ideas effectively with diverse audiences
• Possesses a rational mind adept at tackling multiple complex problems simultaneously
• Knowledge of federal, state and DSHS rules and procedures for contract procurement of client services
• Previous disability agency experience is a plus.
  
  

To Apply

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about job number 01649? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov .

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