DSHS Lakeland Village Assistant Superintendent

DSHS Lakeland Village Assistant Superintendent

Salary

$93,249.00 - $124,332.00 Annually

Location

Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-07671

Department

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division

DDA

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

DSHS Lakeland Village Assistant Superintendent

We are seeking a dedicated leader to join our team as the Assistant Superintendent at Lakeland Village to support the Superintendent in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling client programs and operations.

Developmental Disabilities Administration strives to develop and implement public policies that will promote individual worth, self-respect, and dignity such that each individual is valued as a contributing member of the community. Lakeland Village provides support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will join our leadership team in overseeing the 24-hour residential habilitation center and ensure the delivery of quality service and supports for people we serve to be empowered to live their best life possible and maximize independence.

As a member of both the Lakeland Village and DDA management teams, you will also have significant impact on agency policies, overall budget, labor relations, and facility operation issues.

Some of what youll be doing

• Plan, lead, organize, and manage the work performed by the organization to ensure effective services are delivered with optimum use of our resources.
• Oversee strategic operations by developing long-range goals and implementation plans.
• Conduct personnel actions including hiring, training, motivation, evaluations, appreciation, and corrective action.
• Participate in Union/Management Communications Committees.
• Work with Program Area Team (PAT) Directors to ensure the quality and compliance of our services.

Who should apply:

Professionals with a Bachelor's degree in human services, sociology, social work counseling, psychology, education, or a degree in health services, nursing, public administration, or health care administration; and, five years of professional experience supervising or managing a social service or healthcare setting. A Master or Doctoral degree may be substituted for two years of the supervisory/management experience.

or,

Equivalent relevant professional experience.

What were looking for

• Working knowledge and ability to understand and develop program strategies to maintain federal certification .
• Expert in communicating effectively orally and in writing with management, peers, facility staff, clients, client families, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position.
• Ability to understand budgeting and fiscal management, and develop fiscal plans to run an efficient ICF/NF.
• Ability to provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to subordinates on a wide range of issues such as human resources, regulatory issues, and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Expert at reading, interpreting, and implementing policies, rules, and regulations of considerable complexity.
• Demonstrated the ability to identify issues of a serious and/or sensitive nature that need to be reported to supervisor/chain of command.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; handle multiple urgent issues at the same time, prioritize as needed and keep key agency personnel notified as to client issues, environmental issues, and personnel issues.
• Experienced at interpreting department/division/program policies and operating procedures to staff, clients, families, and others.
• Champion for Human Rights issues for individuals with intellectual disabilities in areas of choice, access, and safety.

Please include the following with your application:

• Letter of interest describing your qualifications
• Current detailed resume
• Three professional references

See why people like you chose to work here:

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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? Contact the recruiter, Chris, chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference the project number 07671 as the subject.

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 applicants 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 drivers 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.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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