Regional Disability Liaison - Region

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington State's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community.”

Attention: This recruitment has been reposted for additional applicants interested in Region 3 only. If you have already applied, no need to reapply; your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title: Regional Disability Liaison (SHPC2).
Location: Region 3. One Regional Disability Liaison will be assigned to each of the six (6) Regions; we currently have one vacancy left to fill for Region 3. For a detailed view of DCYF's regional boundaries, . Work is performed within an office, with occasional work in the field. This position may be subject to a hybrid work environment, depending on need.

The selected candidate can choose a designated workstation from a DCYF Office location within their assigned Region. Some travel is required. This position provides support to staff located across the assigned catchment, and travel to attend meetings/trainings/conferences in-state will be required, with possible out-of-state travel.

Closes: 11/02/2026
Salary: $64,512 - $86,688. Annually.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is looking for a Regional Disability Liaison (SHPC2) to be a part of a brand new team in Child Welfare! Each Liaison will support one designated Region but will sit on the Child Welfare Programs and Practice Team. These positions lead designated regions in removing barriers to clients getting the resources and support services they need.

These positions also monitor regional practice to ensure DCYF meets the requirements of the Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

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The Regional Disability Liaison role serves as a designated specialist for the Child Welfare (CW) direct service workforce to meet State and Federal policy and regulatory expectations as well as the current Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA). The Regional Disability Liaison is responsible for implementing process and practice improvements involving statewide operational change through specialized identification of and service delivery for clients with disabilities and their families, resulting in more equitable treatment.

The Regional Liaison provides learning experiences that go beyond traditional systemic navigation by integrating the “why” into CW practice when assessing and serving the disabled population, including documentation standards and policy expectations, into every interaction with individuals who may or do have disabilities. This role ensures that CW staff have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to serve individuals with disabilities accurately and consistently through high-quality casework.

By translating policy, practice standards, and business processes into accessible learning experiences, this position strengthens the accuracy, consistency, and quality of practice and decision-making across the continuum. Through training, coaching, and collaboration with program, policy, and ADA partners, this position directly contributes to improved outcomes for children and families by supporting a workforce that can fully leverage the resources available to best serve individuals with disabilities and to promote safety, permanency, and well-being.

• Serve as the designated subject matter expert on child welfare practice for individuals with disabilities, providing consultation on client eligibility, social service programs, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to managers and staff during…