(Name-mce) ListServ Refugee and Immigrant Services Administrator Olympia WA

[Villanueva Anselmo]

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Anselmo

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES

ECONOMIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

 

Washington Management Service Recruitment Announcement

 

JOB TITLE:  ESA Refugee and Immigrant Services Administrator

 

LOCATION:  Olympia, Washington

 

SALARY:  WMS Band 3 - $60,785-$71,515

 

CLOSING DATE:  August 31, 2006

 

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking an
experienced and committed professional to join the Economic Services
Administration's (ESA) Office of the Assistant Secretary as the
Administrator of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (RIA).  

 

AGENCY PROFILE 

 

The mission of the Department of Social and Health Services is to
improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need.  The
Department helps people achieve safe, self-sufficient, healthy and
secure lives.  In accomplishing this mission, the Department offers
comprehensive and coordinated social, health and financial services that
meet the unique needs and strengths of individuals and families.

 

The Department of Social and Health Services strives to create a working
environment that encourages creative leadership and teamwork, and
respects cultural and ethnic diversity.

 

The Economic Services Administration (ESA) within the Department of
Social and Health Services represents more than 4,300 employees in six
divisions working together with the single mission of improving the
lives of low-income residents in Washington State.  ESA provides cash
grants, food assistance, child care and work-focused services that help
individuals and families meet their basic needs and achieve economic
independence.  ESA also ensures that parents provide financial and
medical support to their children.  More than one out of ten state
residents receive assistance through these programs.  

 

SCOPE  

 

The RIA Administrator provides leadership and direction in the
administration and provision of economic, employment and social services
that facilitate and promote economic self-sufficiency and social
self-reliance for refugees and immigrants in Washington State.

 

The position works closely and collaboratively with the State Refugee
and Immigrant Coordinator to ensure refugee and immigrant populations in
Washington State receive the scope and level of services and supports
they need to effectively resettle and become economically
self-sufficient,

 

The RIA Administrator directs the work of eight Refugee and Immigrant
Assistance (RIA) staff, and is responsible for planning, budget and
policy development, service coordination, and performance monitoring and
reporting for programs and services that assist refugees and immigrants
of all nationalities in Washington State.  These programs and services
include Refugee Cash Assistance, Unaccompanied Refugee Minor, Refugee
Social Services, Immigrant Naturalization Facilitation, and the Limited
English Proficiency (LEP) Pathway.  

 

The position directs and oversees state refugee resettlement program
activities and the development and monitoring of contracts with local
service providers, voluntary resettlement agencies, community action
agencies, and other state agencies for the provision of linguistically
and culturally competent employment and social services.  

 

The position manages and oversees an annual program budget of $11.3
million.  In collaboration with the State Refugee and Immigrant
Coordinator, the position seeks public and private resources and funding
opportunities to enhance services for refugees and immigrants.  

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

 

A Bachelor's degree and four years of progressively responsible
professional experience in planning, policy development, and management
of publicly funded programs and services.  

 

The person in this position should have excellent communication skills
and extensive experience working collaboratively with community-based
organizations, local communities, and federal, state and local
government agencies to ensure the provision of effective and culturally
and linguistically appropriate services to refugees and immigrants. 

 

An individual with a personal or professional recent refugee or
immigrant background is desirable.

 

The successful candidate should be a strong administrator with the
following abilities and knowledge:

 

*         Extensive experience working with refugees and immigrants. 

*         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the unique needs
and issues facing people who enter the U.S. as a refugee or immigrant,

*         Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with
people from diverse backgrounds.

*         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 and positive employment and resettlement outcomes for refugees
and immigrants.  

*         Knowledge of state legislative and budget building processes. 

*         Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and make decisions
having a long-term statewide impact.

*         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.

*         Ability to use data and research effectively and strategically
to assess service needs and evaluate service/program effectiveness and
client outcomes.

*         Ability to develop staff and help individuals reach their
highest potential.

*         Proven track record in enhancing services to refugees and
immigrants by soliciting input from stakeholders and evaluating,
recommending and implementing effective service delivery strategies and
services.

*         Ability to work collaboratively with the State Refugee and
Immigrant Coordinator to ensure seamless, quality services.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

 

*         A letter of interest addressing the desirable qualifications
listed in the recruitment announcement

*         Current resume

*         Three professional references

 

An optional Applicant Profile Data Form can be found at
http://hr.dop.wa.gov/statejobs/bulletins/CURRENT/aaform.htm

 

Please e-mail the completed application package to Kandyce Pierson at
pierskk at dshs.wa.gov, or mail it to:

 

            Kandyce Pierson, ESA Human Resource Manager

            Economic Services Administration/Division of Management
Resources and Services

            Lacey Government Center

            1009 College Street SE

            P.O. Box 45445

            Olympia, WA  98504-5445

 

Washington State is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, racial and
ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age,
and disabled and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.  Persons of
disability needing assistance in the application process or those
needing this job announcement in an alternate format may call TTY 711.