DSHS HCLA Regional Training Specialist SHPC

This project position is working closely with the Health Care Authority (HCA) to develop the array of innovative new Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) services and supports to include medically tailored meals, food and vegetable prescriptions, pantry restocking, air conditioners and installation for high risk clients with access to cooling, pest eradication services, displacement housing funding, hoarding remediation, and caregiver respite services.

The scope of clients HRSN services are available to include all Apple Health eligible clients when deemed medically appropriate using clinical and other health-related social needs.

The Regional Training Specialist Social and Health Program Consultant (SHPC) will have the primary role of training field staff how to assess eligibility for and authorize services for clients electing to receive services through the new Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) pilot program.

This is a project position and is expected to run through June 2028.

This role offers hybrid telework anywhere within Washington state, with most work completed through virtual meetings and remote conversations from home. You will be assigned to the DSHS office closest to your home address as a duty station.

Depending on your home address and duty station, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• King County premium pay:
  Employees who are assigned to a DSHS office in King County are eligible for 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• ORCA card:
  Employees assigned to a DSHS office in King, Snohomish, or Pierce County are eligible for a free ORCA card for public transportation.

• Provides training and education for the staff who provide “front door” services for clients who contact Home and Community Living Administration Intake.
• Instruct staff for how to interview clients, family members, and/or Authorized Representatives of clients who are eligible for or are applying for Medicaid funded Services and Supports.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field staff and headquarter staff to evaluate effectiveness and cost-savings of the new HRSN service package.
• Train staff how to develop appropriate individualized service plans in conjunction with the client and/or representative to meet the needs of the client and to authorize appropriate services for Apple Health clients utilizing qualified providers if the client chooses to receive their long-term care services in an in-home setting.
• Train staff to conduct intake interviews and initial risk assessment with clients or collateral contacts by phone or in-person in the event of a walk-in to evaluate the client care needs.
• Assess applicants for eligibility factors, both functional and financial and explain to clients, referents, and community members' eligibility criteria for Home and Community Services that are provided in an in-home, residential, or nursing facility settings.
• Conduct preliminary safety screening if a client is in need of a home visit for a full CARE assessment.
• Refer clients to Public Benefits Specialist staff to address complex questions pertaining to financial eligibility for our services and supports.

A bachelor’s degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and 5 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

Or A master’s degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and 4 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering…