OVERVIEW
The Developmental Disabilities Program Analyst supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of Kitsap County’s Developmental Disabilities Program, which serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. The position contributes to a comprehensive array of services, including Early Support for Infants and Toddlers, school-age and family supports, School to Work, Individual Employment, and Community Inclusion services. Through program coordination, technical assistance, contract monitoring, and quality assurance, the analyst helps ensure services are accessible, effective, compliant with applicable requirements, and responsive to the needs of individuals and families. A primary responsibility of this position is to lead the coordination and implementation of School to Work (STW) services, supporting students with developmental disabilities as they transition from school to employment and adult services. This work requires close collaboration with school districts, families, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), service providers, and regional partners. The analyst serves as a central resource for transition planning, facilitates interagency coordination, monitors program participation and outcomes, and supports the consistent delivery of services that promote competitive integrated employment and successful transitions to adult life. In addition to leading School to Work coordination, the analyst provides program support across the broader Developmental Disabilities Program. The analyst builds collaborative relationships across agencies and community partners, supports responsible program administration, and contributes to the development of coordinated, person-centered services that promote independence, inclusion, and meaningful community participation.
As the Developmental Disabilities Program Analyst, you will:
Program Support
- Coordinate and support program-wide planning, operations, and service delivery across Kitsap County’s Developmental Disabilities Program to promote effective, responsive, and person-centered services.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to service providers regarding day to day questions and program requirements and service delivery.
- Coordinate the Accessible Communities Advisory Council (ACAC), supporting community engagement, accessibility, inclusion, and collaboration among stakeholders.
- Partner with local Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and community partners to promote coordinated services and effective communication.
- Coordinate requests for additional service hours, including Prior Authorization/Exception to Rule (PA/ETR) requests, to support appropriate service authorization and individual needs.
School to Work (STW)
- Lead countywide School to Work coordination, serving as the primary point of contact for transition planning and collaboration among students, families, school districts, state agencies, and service providers.
- Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts to increase awareness of School to Work services and support access to developmental disabilities services for students and families.
- Coordinate local transition partnerships and initiatives, including Co Facilitating the Transition Council, to strengthen collaboration and improve transition outcomes.
- Lead interagency transition planning and staffing processes involving DDA and DVR, including coordination of Community Services Assessments and related service planning.
- Coordinate School to Work provider collaboration, information sharing, and problem-solving to promote consistent program implementation and effective service delivery.
- Oversee program tracking, documentation, and reporting to monitor participant progress, support program evaluation, and meet reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with regional DDA and DVR transition partners to provide program information, analyze data, and support regional planning and reporting.
- Coordinate implementation of the County Path Plan and related transition initiatives to strengthen pathways to employment and adult services.
Contract Monitoring & Quality Assurance
- Participate in provider contract monitoring, program evaluation, and quality assurance activities to assess service effectiveness and promote compliance with applicable federal, state, and county requirements.
- Analyze program performance, service data, and operational processes to identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements.
- Participate in needs assessments and program evaluation efforts to identify service gaps, assess community needs, and inform program planning.
What you bring:
Professional experience and education:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, public administration, social sciences, business, or a related field and three years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration, Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.
Leadership and Program Management Experience:
- Experience providing direct services and/or managing programs that offer Individualized Employment, Community Inclusion, and School to Work services.
Technical and Industry Background
- Working knowledge of DDA waiver services and related regulations, including the requirements that guide service delivery and provider responsibilities.
- Understanding of developmental disabilities services and the systems that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience working with service providers, educational partners, families, or public agencies is valuable for coordinating services and supporting positive outcomes.
Specialized Expertise
- Ability to support contract monitoring, program evaluation, quality assurance, and compliance activities.
- Experience reviewing documentation, tracking incidents, coordinating service requests, maintaining program data, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
- Familiarity with School to Work programs, transition planning, and collaboration among schools, vocational rehabilitation services, and developmental disabilities programs is beneficial.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to build productive working relationships with multiple agencies, service providers, families, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, provide technical assistance, communicate program requirements, and work collaboratively toward shared goals.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with School to Work programs, transition planning, and collaboration among schools.
- Prior experience with contract monitoring, program evaluation, or quality assurance.
- Experience coordinating interagency initiatives, analyzing program data, or preparing reports to support service improvement.
- Experience working with developmental disabilities programs, Medicaid-funded services, or partnerships involving DSHS/DDCS is highly desirable.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
- Application Requirements
- All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
- To be considered, your application must:
- Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
- Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
- Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30. Flexible schedule upon approval.
Benefits
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO) Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette Vision – VSP Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life Insurance – Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL) Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability Voya Voluntary Insurance Transportation incentives Employee Assistance Program Travel Assistance Program Wellness program Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide.
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays 11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month) Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month) Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***
Current County Employees If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx