DSHS BHHA Management Analyst 3

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DSHS BHHA Management Analyst 3 - Employment Navigator

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration (BHHA) is seeking an Employment Navigator to join their team at Western State Hospital (WSH).

In this role, your primary objective is to support the DSHS Workforce Administrator in the pursuit of providing excellence in staffing and retention activities.

This position contributes to the implementation of a sustainable staffing, outreach, onboarding, and retention program to proactively meet the current and future staffing needs of local facilities.Facilities this position frequently supports:

• Western State Hospital
• Child Study and Treatment Center

As an Employment Navigator, you will be actively involved in full life-cycle staffing.

From reviewing applicants, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, job offers, completing personnel actions, onboarding new employees, to conducting stay interviews and retaining employees.

You will also develop and maintain our staffing/hiring vacancy database, analyze information, report out hiring trends and retention projections.

Note: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Director of Workforce Administration, Human Resources, and the Talent Acquisition program often
• Partner with and consult hiring managers through all aspects of hiring
• Supervise Program Coordinators - assigns, inspects, evaluates and supports
• Delegate authority and responsibility for the complete hiring process at WSH
• Provide technical assistance to staff and applicants relating to completing required documentation to meet state and national standards
• Maintain, analyze and update the database relating to staffing/hiring and vacancy information. Utilizes the data to prepare complex plans, summaries and reports
• Conduct research and analyzes data to identify Workforce program needs
• Partner with the Director of Workforce Administration to develop strategies to resolve hiring issues and improve processes
• Participate in the development and analysis of an onboarding retention mentoring program
• Conduct “Stay” interviews with new employees on a regular basis to understand and communicate and consult on issues to leadership to better recognize what BHA can do to retain quality employees
• Maintain data to assess the degree of employee satisfaction and engagement. Identifies and analyzes actions that can improve the employee experience at BHA
• Participate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committees, employee engagement and workgroups. Supports the Workforce Administrator in implementing innovative solutions to strengthen equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural competencies across the hospital

What we're looking for:

• Ability to interview effectively, objectively evaluates persons or situations, and uphold our standards in hiring
• Organizational skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to prioritize work, find information quickly, complete work and return to critical tasks in the midst of multiple interruptions, and multi-task and handle issues quickly but accurately
• Ability to independently manage time and tasks
• Ability and experience composing, editing, and proofreading professional communication materials, including correspondence for executive-level signature
• Intermediate to advanced experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and the internet
• Adaptable to change

Who should apply?

Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree* in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.

AND

Three years of experience including planning, analysis, coordination, and consultation.

*Professional experience in related fields may be substituted year for year for education.

Interested? Submit your application and attach a resume.

Questions? If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact DSHS recruiter Saleen Hernandez by email saleen.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 01123.

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.

Additional 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.

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