DSHS HCLA Social & Health Program Consultant 4

DSHS HCLA Social & Health Program Consultant 4

Adult Protective Services (APS) is seeking multiple team members to join us! This role is pivotal in providing expert training and consultative support, system leadership, and policy guidance to APS staff across the regions.

• Be a subject matter expert in APS systems, policy and procedure, conducts training, supports investigative staff and conducts investigations.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, on the job training, in the field and classroom, and assist new APS investigators in the transition from a formal training program to independent field work.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training and presentations on Adult Protective Services (APS) to supervisors and investigative staff
• Undertake Quality Assurance responsibilities by reviewing APS investigations and offer feedback
• Collaborate with other Social and Health Program Consultants 4 (SHCP4s) to facilitate performance improvement plans and training
• Manage assigned programs as well as special projects
• Develop and deliver software systems and policy training for new and existing employees.
• Partner with leadership on quality control reviews, identifying casework deficiencies and training needs.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned regional projects and programs.
• Act as liaison between regional staff and headquarters on policy, system updates, and issue resolution for software systems like TIVA
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• Compile data and prepare reports to support program monitoring and management decisions.
• Participate in regional and statewide meetings and work groups.

One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent,

Or

Two years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent,

Or

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

Or

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

Or

A combination of professional/practical hands‑on experience of nine years, in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

Note:

A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

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.

Please contact Alex Baclaan laan.gov and reference project number 06496.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital…