Website State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Do you get excited about learning and development? Would you find purpose in developing leaders to shape our future? Does the prospect of working within a dynamic team of organizational development and learning professionals appeal to you? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Human Resources Division (HRD) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Organizational Development Program.
The objective of this role is to provide holistic support to DSHS employees during their employee lifecycle through the provision of leadership development and competency-based training, support, coaching, mentoring and consultation that aligns with DSHS strategic priorities and the foundational values of the DSHS Organizational Development Program.
Work is accomplished through an in-person and telework hybrid environment. This position requires periodic overnight travel. It may also involve occasional evening and weekend work.
Some of what you will do:
Training and Employee Development Activities:
- Serve as a designated expert on federal and state social service programs and is responsible for providing training, training development, instructional design, leadership consultation, coaching and mentoring and technical assistance for all DSHS employees.
- Conduct accessible and inclusive learning and development opportunities for DSHS employees through multiple modalities including but not limited to coaching, mentoring, consultation, Instructor Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT), Microlearnings, Online Training (OLT), workshops, presentations, facilitation, and blended learning approaches.
- Review assigned Project Work Requests and uses adult learning theory and industry-standard instructional design methods, to plan and implement training projects in alignment with strategic and organizational objectives, including but not limited to those related to Pro-Equity Antiracism/EDAI initiatives, including:
o Determine training needs.
o Identify constraints.
o Analyze trainees.
o Document and analyze tasks.
o Work with subject matter experts.
o Facilitate meetings.
o Write objectives.
o Design tests.
o Select best method of presentation and application.
o Structure courses.
o Develop training materials.
o Validate and evaluate courses.
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In partnership with the Senior Curriculum Developer, Leadership Development Program Manager, and eLearning Curriculum Manager: Design, create, and disseminate interactive, multi-media, on-line training using Articulate, Camtasia and other software applications.
- Facilitate, lead, and manage meetings, conference calls and virtual gatherings to facilitate the knowledge transfer process with assigned subject matter experts.
Who should apply? Professionals with the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field;
AND
- Three years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including facilitating organizational development or change and advising and consulting on human resource issues;
OR
- Equivalent education/experience.
Preferred skills and abilities
- Ability to collaborate with others at all levels of the organization as well as vendors and community partners
- Facilitation skills and experience with planning and executing results-oriented group discussions and training
- Understanding of curriculum development, instructional design, and adult learning theory
- Ability to gain new technical skills quickly
- Effective communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts in plain language; and concisely emphasize key messages
- Organizational Change Management
- Experience with Person-Centered Practices or Human-Centered Design
- Familiarity with design applications such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, Canva, and Miro
How to apply: Please include the following:
- Letter of Interest
- Chronological resume
- Three professional references from current or former supervisors are preferred
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? If you have questions about the job posting number 07590, contact the recruiter at Audrey.Adams@dshs.wa.gov.
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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