Salary: $6,708.00 - $9,019.00 Monthly
Location : Kitsap County - Bremerton, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: DDA
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionDevelopmental Disabilities AdministratorIf you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity! Our State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) team is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide support and development to staff who implement and manage social, financial, and health service plans for individuals in our program. In this role, you will be based in Bremerton, WA. You will also be responsible for interviewing and hiring staff, maintain their files and supporting staff to enhance their program support, they supervise Attendant Counselors and administrative staff.
The primary purpose of this position is as an Employee Services Program Manager to ensure that residential services are delivered per Washington Administrative Code and administration policy and ensuring the staff are hired and trained to provide for the health and welfare needs of our clients.
This position may supervise administrative staff. This position works collaboratively with field services resource staff, residential case management staff, and members of the SOCR Management Team. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that residential services are delivered per WAC and administration policy and to ensure the staff are hired and trained to provide for the health and welfare needs of SOCR clients.
Some of what you'll do: - Manage all the hiring needs of the program
- Read reports and interpret data to develop or modify client support plans.
- Establish processes for meeting goals and objectives within the work unit.
- Consult on individual cases and complex problems/issues with clients and/or service providers and collaborate with internal teams, service providers, and community partners.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff in a collective bargaining environment, including assigning work, managing caseloads, and supporting performance development.
- Oversee training coordination, and compliance tracking, including Washington State Learning Center training requirements.
- Analyze reports and data to inform decision-making, support client service planning, and improve program outcomes.
- Represent the program in meetings and support operational planning, including staffing needs, performance measures, and process improvements.
What we are looking for:- Experience working with Individuals with Developments Disabilities and their families in a social service setting
- Ability to lead others and organize work assignments
- Experience consulting with staff on services offered to clients and families
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of others
- Possess mental health crisis management experience
- Ability to identify and notify appropriate entities of dangerous situations
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity
Who should apply?A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, special education, business administration, public administration, or related fields.
And
Four years of professional experience in the human services field of which two years involved individuals with developmental disabilities or other handicapping conditions and one year of supervisory, administrative, or professional program service delivery responsibility.
Graduate training may be substituted year for year for the required experience except for two years involved individuals with developmental disabilities.
Or
Additional Professional experience described above will substitute year for year for the required education.
Interested? Please include the following with your application:
- An updated resume that clearly describes your relevant experience. We encourage you to tailor your resume to this position and highlight specific examples of work involving case management, client assessments, service planning, home visits, crisis intervention, eligibility determination, documentation, and coordination with community partners and other agencies.
- Three professional references with current contact information.
- A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and how your education, skills, and experience have prepared you to successfully perform the duties of a Developmental Disabilities Administrator.
- Transcripts upon request.
Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at and reference project number 07283.
