Description

DSHS ESA ORIA Program Manager -

The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA) within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Economic Services Administration (ESA), and the Community Services Division, (CSD) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of ORIA Program Administrator. As the Program Administrator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the statewide administration of federal and state funds, which support a wide range of services aimed at helping refugees and immigrants achieve economic stability and integrate into Washington communities.

As the ORIA Program Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of dedicated employees who manage statewide programs supporting refugees and immigrants. Reporting directly to the ORIA Office Chief, your role involves effectively managing programs that promote economic stability and integration. This includes supervising your team's work and collaborating with over 60 community-based organizations to implement programs funded by state and federal resources.

The programs overseen by ORIA cover a range of areas, including refugee health and wellness, employment and training, immigration assistance and naturalization services, as well as whole family programs.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!The Division is committed to creating a diverse workforce in a modern work environment that includes the potential for telework options. Employees assigned to a duty station in King County will receive a 5% Premium pay calculated from their base salary.

Some of what you'll be doing:

• Provide leadership and support in the evaluation, monitoring, and assessment of ORIA services
• Responsible for planning, policy development, and reporting for ORIA’s programs and services
• Consults, partners and collaborates with other CSD units to align poverty-reduction programs and services that ensure access and inclusion for refugees and immigrant communities
• Work with ORIA staff and contractors to implement program initiatives and resolve contracting issues
• Direct the development and implementation of services and activities within ORIA’s programs that reflect policy priorities of the federal and state government, and address sound practices on behalf of the state as outlined in the Washington State Refugee Assistance Plan
• Support the development of technology to be used in the facilitation of services, capturing and tracking of data and processing of information for state and federal reports

Preferred/desired education, experience and competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and issues facing people who enter the U.S. as a refugee or immigrant, including lived experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support multiple staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing refugee and immigrant assistance programs and funding
• Ability to lead and direct the work of a unit with field operations and contract management responsibilities to ensure quality services
• Proven track record in fostering teamwork and collaboration across organizational boundaries
• Ability to establish positive relationships with peers, elected officials, stakeholders, and the public
• Ability to effectively present information to community groups and large audiences
• Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork

Who should apply?

Professionals with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Education, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

AND

Five years of paid, progressively responsible professional experience working with or administering programs and services for refugees and immigrants

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis

To Apply

• A letter of interest describing your experience coordinating or managing workforce development programs
• A professional writing sample created during the course of your career that demonstrates writing skills relevant to workforce development or similar programs and services
• A current, chronological resume
• A minimum of three professional references with contact information

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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: Please contact Njeri Kirangi and reference job number 06368

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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