Salary: $6,708.00 - $9,019.00 Monthly
Location : Pierce County - Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: DDA
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionWe need your passion, skills, and positive attitude to support staff and adolescents in a short-term habilitation program. If you are devoted to serving those with developmental disabilities, consider this exciting opportunity as an opportunity to make an incredible difference in the lives of children and youths. Be part of our hard-working team of professionals at Intensive Habilitation Services (IHS) in Lakewood, WA. The team is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Administrator to provide leadership and support to our programs and development to staff who implement and manage social and health service plans for individuals in our program. In this role, based in Lakewood, WA.
You will be responsible to oversee the services individuals in our program receive, the implementation of their care plans, and ensure all compliance standards are met. You will also provide training to staff to enhance the delivery of services. This position may supervise program administrative staff. Work will be performed on site, with no hybrid or telework availability.
The primary purpose is to ensure that habilitation supports and services are delivered per Washington Administrative Code and administration policy and ensure the staff are hired and trained to provide for the health and welfare needs of our clients.
Some of what you'll do: - Develop, plan, implement and monitor SOLA Quality Assurance standards to ensure program compliance with DDA policy, WAC certification requirements, Residential Service guidelines/Guiding Values.
- 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 06783.
