DSHS OOS Curriculum Designer and Manager

Description

Look over here! We have an amazing opportunity on our Organizational Development team! Do you enjoy instructional design and developing curriculum to support mission-driven work? Would you like a chance to make this position your own?

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Human Resource Division (HRD) are looking for a Curriculum Designer and Manager to lead us into the future as the subject matter expert over curriculum and organizational development activities. As the supervisor of a four-member team, you’ll use person-centered principles to collaboratively create and lead organizational development efforts that foster and sustain a culture of innovation, process/quality improvement, people engagement/development, and values-based behavior.

Building networks, partnerships and earning trust will be paramount here as you influence others to engage in your training sessions. Continuously improving, good decision-making skills and the ability to plan your day will take you far as you develop and improve curricula.

Some of What You’ll Do

• Provide professional consultation to executives, managers, and supervisors.
• Author and develop inclusive instructional content.
• Build online learning assessments and evaluations in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create and manage the overall curriculum/course structure.
• Deliver virtual, instructor-led, and blended learning activities.

Who We Want in This Role

Knowledge

Professionals with a bachelor’s degree with major study in education, instructional design, organizational development, human resource management, business administration, public administration or related field, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a learning and development program, developing and delivering training activities.

Or,

Equivalent relevant professional experience/education.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships: This skill involves fostering connections with stakeholders, team members, and external partners to achieve strategic goals.
• Able to influence those who don’t report to you: Leaders often need to influence colleagues, even without direct authority, to drive organizational change or alignment.
• Big picture thinking while focusing on minutiae: Balancing high-level vision with attention to detail is crucial for effective leadership.
• Consult and influence on proper usage of curriculum- Content developers ensure that educational materials align with learning objectives and are effectively used.
• Learn and disseminate new information to different work groups-Staying informed about industry trends and sharing knowledge with colleagues is essential.
• Communicate with all levels of customers and stakeholders-Effective communication ensures alignment and feedback loops.

To Apply—

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Cover letter

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 about job number 03955? Contact Chris.Pulley@dshs.wa.gov.

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