Human Services Specialist II-Program Manager

Human Services Specialist II-Program Manager (WA Cares – Beneficiary Services)

Salary $86,531.76 - $ Annually

Location Everett, WA

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

Department Human Services

Division Human Services Long Term Care and Aging

Opening Date 01/26/2026

Closing Date 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Join our Human Services Aging & Disability Services Team!

Position: Snohomish County Human Services is hiring a qualified individual to support our new WA Cares Fund Program as a Beneficiary Services Specialist. This position will have the primary duty of completing benefit application intake, perform in-home eligibility assessments, and service navigation once WA Cares Fund goes live statewide July 1, 2026. This position will also manage planning, internal readiness, and direct collaboration with state partners to ensure a successful rollout.

Since this is a new program, there will be the expectation of the ability to be innovative and understand that change will be inevitable in the following years.

About you:

Ideal candidate for this position:

• Demonstrates a commitment to a person-centered mindset approach;
• Has experience writing policies and procedures, program development, and evaluation;
• Has strong understanding of in-home assessments, care coordination, and public benefit programs;
• Has experience managing cross-functional teams and working with state or regional partners; and
• Has a passion for ensuring the community has long term services and supports available to access when needed.

To be considered:

Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish County’s Neo Gov site by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete, verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing. Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of this posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS.

If you have problems with your application, please contact Neo Gov Application Support at .

About Human Services:

The Human Services Department mission is to help all people meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. The Human Services Department consists of approximately 350 diverse, friendly, and dedicated employees who receive outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career with Snohomish County Government.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

Please reach out to Joeann Turck ck with any questions regarding this posting.

To perform responsible professional work in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of human services programs either through direct services or by sub contractual arrangements.

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